Les Liquides Imaginaires 2025 EDP

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Upcycled Mandarin

by Carol Belli , Kosuke Minakata

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Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Carol Belli and Kosuke Minakata. Upcycled Mandarin opens with Lemon, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Mahonial, Orange Blossom, Lavender, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Les Liquides Imaginaires's Upcycled Mandarin carries a Statement verdict, a citrus-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this one is a classic bait-and-switch. Advertised as a zesty mandarin, this turns rapidly into a sweet, almond-heavy gourmand. If you're after a citrus bomb, you'll be gravely disappointed. For almond-biscuit lovers, however, you might have found your jam.
  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Edgy
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Upcycled Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Citrus
100%
Sweet
74%
Herbal
68%
Fruity
57%
Lavender
57%
Floral
54%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its sweet and gourmand-leaning profile makes it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its cozy warmth is ideal for casual wear and might work for a relaxed date, though its poor longevity noted in reviews limits its versatility.

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About

Upcycled Mandarin opens with a fleeting burst of bright citrus and a hint of spicy pink pepper and cardamom. This quickly mellows as the heart notes introduce a soft, herbal lavender and fruity apricot. The dry down is where the real transformation happens, revealing a dominant sweet almond and vanilla, warmed by amber, vetiver, and a touch of heliotrope. The initial citrus promise quickly gives way to a creamy, almost cookie-like sweetness.

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