Mandarin Blossom & Sandalwood unisex eau de parfum 100 ml

Mandarin Blossom & Sandalwood:
This fragrance is an ‘Ode to Romance’:

a captivating fruity floral note of Mandarin Blossom, and
creamy, oriental Sandalwood that is at once silky soft cream and also undeniably rich,
coupled with the staying powder of a distance runner.
Simply everything we would wish for in a beautiful & lively Romance, …

This fragrance is inspired by the Chinese New Year and the custom of giving ‘Mandarin Oranges’ or ‘giving gold’ as a gift to wish the recipient prosperity and good luck in the year ahead.

In China, mandarines are symbols of the New Year, new beginnings, new dreams and all the possibilities that life may bring. The sphere shape and golden /orange colour of mandarines symbolise the Sun associated within the yang principle, and all the positive and generative force of nature.

Mandarines have become a symbol of good fortune, luck and success.

During this time of festivities, mandarines are exchanged between families, friends and colleagues as offerings of goodwill. The families place all the mandarines they receive in pile, as a symbol of prosperity and wealth for the new year.

In Cantonese, mandarin means “the lucky tree” and it is an ancient tradition to place pairs of red envelopes with money and mandarines on the pillows of children, to bring good fortune to the house and its family.

It may come as a surprise to some in the perfumery world, that we describe this fragrance as a ‘Chypre’, even though it does not contain the notes typically associated with a chypre, such as Bergamot, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

However, the interplay of the beautiful fresh elements of Mandarin Blossom and the wonderfully rich warmth of Sandalwood, creates a unique interpretation that gives rise to a sensory delight that is typical of the best of Chypre notes.

Fragrance Description:
An elegant Floral Chypre accord opening with the wonderful freshness of Mandarin Blossom and the top notes of Apricot and White Hyacinth.

Its romantic heart reveals a floral bouquet of Sweet Pea, Jasmin and Ylang, while the fond of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Musk creates a magnetic trail that beckons all on comers.

Intense Eau de Parfum
with natural / organic essential oils ( fully biodegradable, healthy for you and your family )
Eco-friendly Eau de Parfum
made with 100% natural & biodegradable alcohol from sugar (molasses), i.e. renewable
CO2 neutral – non toxic – non carcinogenic
lovingly handmade by Artisans in our Studios in the United Kingdom
glass perfume bottle is decorated with 24 carat gold print
glass overcap
100% vegan and cruelty free ( no animal testing )