Eau de Mandarine Ambrée
“Eau de Mandarine Ambrée by Hermès is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a citrus, amber composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Eau de Mandarine Ambrée by Hermès, launched in 2013 and composed by Jean-Claude Ellena, is a refreshing addition to the Les Colognes collection. The fragrance opens with the zesty brightness of mandarin orange, which instantly awakens the senses. This citrus note is then complemented by the sweet, tropical burst of passionfruit, creating an inviting contrast that keeps the composition lively and engaging. The base of amber provides a warm, comforting backdrop, ensuring the scent remains intimate and close to the skin.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Given its intimate sillage, apply Eau de Mandarine Ambrée close to pulse points for a more personal experience. The top notes of mandarin are bright but fleeting, so reapply if you want to maintain that initial burst of freshness throughout the day.
Jean-Claude Ellena
Founding perfumer · 104 fragrances · French
As a disciple and close friend of the legendary Edmond Roudnitska (creator of “Le Parfum de Thérèse”), Jean-Claude Ellena began his career with a minimalistic approach to perfumery. Since then, he has developed this approach into his own distinctive style, which is continually informed by his elegant and quiet way of being, and has been compared by his contemporaries to watercolor sketches and chamber music. Jean-Claude says that a perfume must be like “a soft caress; nothing must shock, nothing must shout”.Jean-Claude Ellena was born in Grasse into a family of perfumers. His training began at age 17, in the most prestigious laboratories – in Grasse, Paris, New York and Geneva – where he always saw himself as self-taught. Roudnitska’s minimalism never left him, however, and his compositions remain focused around a single ingredient, avoiding repetition.
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The story behind the bottle.
The vibrant energy of a bustling street food stand where mandarin oranges and passionfruit juices mix with the warm glow of lanterns.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Mandarine Ambrée, Hermès
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