Fragrance comparison

Vibrant Woody Mandarin vs Upcycled Mandarin

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Vibrant Woody Mandarin

Angel Schlesser

3.3523 votes

Rank #55,094 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Upcycled Mandarin

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.2860 votes

Rank #37,729 CitrusHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upcycled Mandarin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vibrant Woody Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upcycled Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vibrant Woody Mandarin1/5

Upcycled Mandarin4/5

Ratings & consensus: Upcycled Mandarin
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upcycled Mandarin
Sillage & projection: Upcycled Mandarin
Value for money: Vibrant Woody Mandarin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Upcycled Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Vibrant Woody MandarinAngel Schlesser

Upcycled MandarinLes Liquides Imaginaires

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

3.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 18%Had 7%Want 76%

Category winnerUpcycled MandarinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

18%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

13%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityUpcycled Mandarin

SillageUpcycled Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value32

Category winnerVibrant Woody MandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy91%

soft spicy83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

citrus100%

herbal92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Italian MandarinCardamom

Heart

Pink PepperLavenderViolet Leaves

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

Italian MandarinGreen MandarinPink PepperCardamomItalian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderApricotMahonialOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

ImmortelleCedarwoodHaitian VetiverHeliotropeAmberVanillinBenzoinAlmond

InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Upcycled Mandarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men17

Unisex65

Women17

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,729

PerfumerCarol Belli, Kosuke Minakata

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerUpcycled MandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Vibrant Woody Mandarin opens with bright Italian mandarin zest and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray delivers a sharp citrus punch that quickly settles as herbal lavender and leafy violet leaves show up within ten minutes. A dry base of Virginia cedar, earthy patchouli, and sweet tonka bean anc…

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Upcycled Mandarin by Les Liquides Imaginaires starts with an energetic blast of sunlit Italian mandarin, tart green mandarin peel, and a crisp crackle of crushed pink pepper. Rather than staying a simple, fleeting summer cologne, the scent quickly pivots into an unexpected herbal heart of dry lavender and sweet aprico…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Upcycled Mandarin?

Upcycled Mandarin takes 4 of 5 categories. Vibrant Woody Mandarin is rated 3.35/5 from 23 votes; Upcycled Mandarin is rated 3.28/5 from 60 votes. Choose Vibrant Woody Mandarin for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upcycled Mandarin for a citrus and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Upcycled Mandarin?

Upcycled Mandarin lasts longest (Upcycled Mandarin 61/100, Vibrant Woody Mandarin 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Upcycled Mandarin?

Upcycled Mandarin projects furthest (Upcycled Mandarin 47/100, Vibrant Woody Mandarin 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Woody Mandarin and Upcycled Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Lavender.

Is Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Upcycled Mandarin better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Woody Mandarin suits daytime wear; Upcycled Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Woody Mandarin and Upcycled Mandarin?

Vibrant Woody Mandarin has top notes of Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender and Violet Leaves, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Upcycled Mandarin has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Green Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Apricot, Mahonial and Orange Blossom, a base of Immortelle, Cedarwood, Haitian Vetiver and Heliotrope.