Mandarin OrangeOpens with
PassionfruitHeart
AmberDries down to
Jean-Claude EllenaThe nose · 104 fragrances · also made Hermessence Ambre Narguile (2004)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Eau de Mandarine Ambrée
The vibrant energy of a bustling street food stand where mandarin oranges and passionfruit juices mix with the warm glow of lanterns.
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Eau de Mandarine AmbréePremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessFemme L Eau Fraiche · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares mandarin orange and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Mandarine Ambrée, Hermès
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Jean-Claude Ellena
The perfumer of transparencyJean-Claude Ellena is widely regarded as the most intellectual perfumer of the modern era — a minimalist poet whose work redefined what fragrance could be.
“Cézanne's watercolours contain areas of wash that don't overlap. I proceed in a similar fashion.”
Jean-Claude Ellena · The Diary of a Nose (2011) / Frédéric Malle bio
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The originalEau de Mandarine AmbréeHermès · Premium · $100–250Hugo Boss · 2009Femme L Eau FraicheShares Mandarin orange and Amber$40–100★ 3.85 (511)46%Match
Zara · 2012Zara Black AmberShares Passionfruit and Amberunder $40★ 3.94 (430)52%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2016Amber MandarinShares Mandarin orange and Amberunder $40★ 3.30 (20)47%Match
Zara · 202302 Black AmberShares Mandarin orange, Passionfruit and Amberunder $40★ 3.91 (46)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 14%.