Saffron Mandarin - Imaginarium by Liquides

Saffron Mandarin (Eau de Parfum) – Les Liquides Imaginaires

An ode to contrast: vibrant citrus fruits that caress the skin like the Mediterranean sun, intertwined with the warm mystery of saffron. Saffron Mandarin is a spicy and aromatic dance that floats between the sparkling freshness of fruit and an enveloping, slippery sensuality. Imaginary, ambiguous, deeply addictive.

Olfactory Family: Spicy Aromatic

Top Notes: Italian Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Blood Orange, Petitgrain, Mandarin Leaf, Italian Lemon, Black Pepper

Heart Notes: Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine

Base Notes: Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Oak, Labdanum

Perfumer: Wesley Perumal

Launch Year: 2025

A Solar Ritual with a Spicy Soul

Saffron Mandarin represents an unexpected alchemy that captivates from the first spray. This creation by Les Liquides Imaginaires transcends traditional codes to offer a sensorial experience that lies somewhere between citrus hedonism and Eastern spirituality. A luminous fragrance with an almost mystical depth, capable of enveloping both men and women with charisma.

The Seal of the Contemporary Alchemist

Wesley Perumal's creative signature imbues this fragrance with an unmistakable character. His approach is meticulous, modern, always seeking a balance between the unexpected and the recognizable. In this composition, he successfully fuses the solar world of Italian citrus fruits with the golden shades of saffron, in an olfactory interplay that challenges the senses and expands the boundaries of unisex.

Top notes: a burst of citrus and fire

The opening of Saffron Mandarin is a vibrant symphony of Italian mandarin, blood orange, and lemon, reinforced by the aromatic greenness of petitgrain and mandarin leaf. Pink and black pepper introduce a subtle spiciness that electrifies the senses like a ray of sunshine on damp skin. An intense, rhythmic opening, like a tangy smile that turns into desire.

Middle Notes: Liquid Gold in the Heart

At its core, the fragrance reveals an opulent fusion of saffron, the "red gold" of perfumery, with the floral and narcotic touch of jasmine and the exotic warmth of ylang-ylang. This heart provides a spicy, velvety, and golden texture, like a warm halo slowly pulsating over the skin.

Base Notes: The Echo of an Olfactory Ceremony

The base rests on a dense and spiritual bed. Benzoin and labdanum impart a sensation of burnt resin, with echoes of incense and ritual. Tonka bean brings a creamy sensuality, while oak adds structure and character, like the root of a perfume that fears no darkness. This final trail remains warm, long-lasting, and deeply hypnotic.

A chameleon-like fragrance: provocative, warm, and fresh

Saffron Mandarin transforms with the weather and mood. In spring and summer, it shines like a sparkling explosion of light and energy, while in the cold months it reveals its spicy, mystical, and enveloping side. It is perfect for those seeking an olfactory signature that is simultaneously luminous and profound, without genre or seasonal clichés.

The Bottle as a Contemporary Amulet

True to the enigmatic imagery of Les Liquides Imaginaires, the Saffron Mandarin bottle follows the house's iconic format: elegant, almost ceremonial, with a cylindrical design reminiscent of a chalice or a mystical relic. The metallic details evoke the precious and the alchemical, reinforcing the idea that this is not just a perfume, but an elixir to be smelled, felt, and worn like a talisman.