Italian MandarinOpens with
SaffronHeart
OakDries down to
Wesley PerumalThe nose · 2 fragrances · also made Sirène Privée (2025)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Les Liquides Imaginaires · Sold as unisex
Saffron Mandarin
The bustling energy of a city street market, where the bright zest of fresh fruit mingles with the warm spices and woody aromas from various stalls.
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Saffron MandarinLuxury · $250+
36%Similar accords, often for lessNuit D Issey Noir Argent · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Saffron Mandarin by Les Liquides Imaginaires is a vibrant and complex aromatic-spicy fragrance that was launched in 2025, crafted by the perfumer Wesley Perumal. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from Italian mandarin and blood orange, creating an immediate freshness that is both energizing and uplifting. This top layer is soon complemented by the warmth of pink pepper and petitgrain, which adds a spicy kick without overpowering the citrus. As the fragrance settles into its heart, saffron emerges with a distinctive earthy floral quality, supported by ylang ylang and jasmine. The base notes of oak, benzoin, tonka, and labdanum ground the composition in rich woody and sweet accords, ensuring that Saffron Mandarin remains intriguing from start to finish.
Apply Saffron Mandarin with two sprays to allow the top notes to fully bloom before transitioning into its heart and base. The citrus opening is vibrant but fades within an hour, so reapply if you want a continuous zesty presence throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Saffron Mandarin, Les Liquides Imaginaires
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Wesley Perumal
Wesley Perumal graduated from Givaudan's Perfumery School in 2023 after its four-year curriculum, and now works as a cross-category perfumer at Givaudan in Dubai, creating the fragrance Sirène Privée for Fragrance du Bois.
Designer Les Liquides Imaginaires
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The originalSaffron MandarinLes Liquides Imaginaires · Luxury · $250+Issey Miyake · 2018Nuit D Issey Noir ArgentShares 4 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 4.44 (695)38%Match
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With Les Liquides Imaginaires Sancti
Adds balsamic and smoky; shares benzoin and labdanum.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 16%.