Mandarin
Soft, sweet and slightly floral; gentle and rounded.
Fragrance Family
Citrus
Note Type
Top — Top Notes
Origin
Italy
Olfactory Strength
Soft · 3/9Mandarin carries a soft olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a soft material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.
About Mandarin in Perfumery
Mandarin belongs to the citrus family and functions as a top note — the bright first impression that greets the nose and then gently fades within the opening minutes. The first impression — fleeting and bright. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
Fragrances featuring Mandarin
Ganymede
Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2019
Libre
Yves Saint Laurent · 2019
Wanted by Night
Azzaro · 2018
Eros Flame
Versace · 2018
Scandal
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2017
Gabrielle
Chanel · 2017
Miss Dior
Dior · 2017
Layton
Parfums de Marly · 2016
Noir Extreme
Tom Ford · 2015
Olympéa
Paco Rabanne · 2015
Velvet Orchid
Tom Ford · 2014
Bonbon
Viktor&Rolf · 2014
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