Mandarine

Ok, so this fragrance has quite possibly the shortest longevity of any perfume I have ever sampled, and I have sampled many hundreds. After the initial application, it also has very weak silage. And yet, and yet... oh how I love it! I am never quite certain of the differences between mandarins and clementines and tangerines and satsumas. I know that there is one of this group that I adore. The little squat ones with easy peeling skins and loads of white pith. The ones that smell of Christmas and my grandmother. The ones that when I peel, I prefer the smell of even more than a really juicy ripe orange. 'Mandarine' by l'Artisan Parfumeur is the one that I love. You will never ever in all your days smell a bottled fragrance that is a more perfect reproduction of the fruit of which it emulates. It is the work of magic. It is the most perfect mandarin you have ever peeled while sitting on the lap of your grandma. Can you close your eyes for a moment and try to remember the first time you ever smelt the peeled fruit? Can you imagine what magic that must have been for your young nose? Spraying 'Mandarine' recreates this same magic again and again with each and every spray and that is why I can forgive its low silage and short longevity. In fact, it is indeed the ephemeral nature of the scent that is part of its charm. A snowflake's beauty is how it descends from heaven to land upon our hand where we witness it for but a moment in all its majestic perfection before it vanishes like the morning mist. Gone. Forever.

I'm in full agreement with @Mukuro and @empathyboy. This has got to be the single most volatile fragrance I've ever owned. I can see why it was discontinued. One requires no less than 6 sprays and it's gone in what seems to be an instant. That said, this is gorgeous! It is Light, uplifting, never indolic, never acrid, never metallic. Olivia Giacobetti somehow managed to recreate absolutely realistic FRESH tangerines; and froze in time (albeit for 90 minutes) the natural scent that occurs during the first 30 seconds as they are being peeled! She's an alchemist! If you like citrus, if you like fresh colognes for summer, if you appreciate Hermes' Jardin line, just try this. Even if you have to reapply 2 or 3 times during the day, it's worth it! This fragrance is nothing less than a poem... ... OK, a haiku, maybe... anyway, you get the point

My new favorite citrus scent!Not sharp, or chemical industrial cleaner smelling,just a burst of freshly cut mandarine.I can taste the juice as it wafts through the air,a hint of sweet,mouthwatering orange,like sunshine and liquid dreams!The frangipani gives this a smooth creamy afterthought,ginger,crispness,cedar, some slight woodsy character. I have always loved,Blu Mediterraneo-Arancia,from Acqua Di Parma,and Atelier Cologne-Orange Sanguine,but they may have to move over for a new contender!

This is the most realistic mandarin scent I ever try! It just like the refreshing and energizing aroma from fresh peeled oranges. What a delight! Perfect for spring and summer day use. Too bad the longevity and projection are poor... But if you are a citrus lover, this is a must try!!

I'm not sure, but I think that "Mandarine Tout Simplement" was launched in 2006, and this "Mandarine" in 2011or 2012...