2025
Upcycled Mandarin

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Les Liquides Imaginaires  ·  Sold as unisex

Upcycled Mandarin

The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the crisp citrus notes mingle with the warm spiciness and floral undertones.

3.2972 ratingsA polarising scent
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
citrussweetherbalfruitywarm spicyfloral
Upcycled MandarinLuxury · $250+
37%Similar accords, often for lessPolo 67 Eau de Parfum · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate27% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak27%
Moderate45%
Long lasting9%
Eternal18%
SillageModerate14% say strong or enormous
Intimate29%
Moderate57%
Strong14%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine19%
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Unisex65%
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Feminine15%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Upcycled Mandarin by Les Liquides Imaginaires is a composition that balances the brightness of citrus with warm spicy and aromatic notes. Launched in 2025, this fragrance was created by perfumers Carol Belli and Kosuke Minakata. The Italian mandarin and green mandarin open with a vibrant freshness, while pink pepper adds a subtle spiciness. As it develops, lavender and orange blossom bring a floral touch, complemented by the warmth of amber and cedarwood. This fragrance is designed to evoke a sense of both freshness and comfort, making it ideal for those who appreciate complex layers in their scents.

How to wear it

Apply Upcycled Mandarin to pulse points for a longer-lasting effect. The fresh top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so a second application can help maintain its complexity throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Upcycled Mandarin, Les Liquides Imaginaires

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03 · The nose

Carol Belli

Carol Belli, a Brazilian perfumer whose work draws on indigenous ingredients and traditional aromas, graduated from the Givaudan Perfumery School in 2023 and now works as a perfumer at Givaudan.

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Co-created with Kosuke Minakata

Designer Les Liquides Imaginaires

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Upcycled MandarinSancti
Try it layered

With Les Liquides Imaginaires Sancti

Adds amber, woody and fresh spicy; shares cardamom and lavender and 2 more notes.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.29/ 5 · 72 ratings

A polarising scent: loved by 18%, disliked or hated by 28%.

Love18%
Like32%
OK22%
Dislike17%
Hate11%
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