Mandarine-mandarin
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Votes lean feminine
69 ratings
From your scent profile
Serge Lutens Mandarine-mandarin is a unisex scent in which orange and mandarin are softened by spice and amber, setting citrus on a sweet, smoky base; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 61 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
61% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Smoky
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
SmokyWhat does Mandarine-mandarin smell like?
It opens with nutmeg and orange, and the heart keeps the citrus going with orange zest, tea and mandarin orange. The base of labdanum, dog rose, tonka bean and amber sweetens and warms it, while the accords add floral, spicy, woody and smoky shades beside the citrus.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. It doesn't settle clearly as masculine or feminine, with votes tilting slightly feminine.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Nutmeg
- Orange
First hours
- Orange zest
- Tea
- Mandarin orange
Towards evening
- Labdanum
- Dog rose
- Tonka bean
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 35%Winter
- 17%Spring
- 10%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening28%
- Casual26%
- Nighttime19%
- Daytime17%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026