Mandarine Mandarin
“Mandarine Mandarin by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a citrus, amber composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2006 by Serge Lutens and crafted by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake, Mandarine Mandarin is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that captures the essence of a sunny day with its vibrant citrus top notes. The fragrance opens with Chinese orange and mandarin orange, providing a fresh and zesty burst that transitions into a heart of nutmeg and tea, adding a subtle spiciness and herbal freshness. As it settles, amber, labdanum, tonka bean, and rose hip create a warm, sweet, and slightly woody base, enveloping the initial brightness with rich complexity.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light sprays, as the bright citrus notes can be intense but fade quickly. The amber and tonka bean base notes develop slowly over time, so reapply if you want to maintain its warmth throughout the day.
Christopher Sheldrake
Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · French
Christopher Sheldrake is a perfumer who has created perfumes for Chanel, Shiseido, Serge Lutens, Rochas, Avon and SpaceNK. Some of his most notable fragrances include Chanel's Coco Noir and Serge Lutens, Chergui.
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The story behind the bottle.
A sunlit office where the crispness of citrus mingles with warm spices during a quick break for tea.
Fig. 01 — Mandarine Mandarin, Serge Lutens
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