Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin: released in 2025, citrus, warm spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin dupe we found is Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin — 84% match, about $185 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin | 84% | about $185 (+28%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | New Notes Akigala Mandarino | 84% | about $45 (−69%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Acqua di Parma Zafferano Ambrosia | 82% | about $280 (+93%) | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Cistus | 79% | about $175 (+21%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Les Liquides Imaginaires Liquide | 78% | about $220 (+52%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Highlights the sparkling citrus facet of Saffron Mandarin paired with a minimalist woody trail.
It shares its citrus, woody and amber accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,192 community ratings.
Evokes the bright citrus-and-spice energy of Saffron Mandarin, carrying a vibrant mandarin opening that settles into a warm, woody frame.
It shares its citrus, woody and warm spicy accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 743 community ratings.
Explores a rich, opulent saffron-forward profile that sits in the same aromatic family as Saffron Mandarin.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and citrus accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 100 community ratings.
Shares the resinous, amber-leaning dry-down character found in Saffron Mandarin.
It shares its amber, woody and sweet accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 172 community ratings.
Shares the distinctive house signature and avant-garde structure inherent to Saffron Mandarin.
It shares its warm spicy, citrus and amber accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 760 community ratings.
New Notes Akigala Mandarino, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin.
Acqua di Parma Zafferano Ambrosia, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin itself sells from $142.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin actually costs about $60 a year MORE than Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Acqua di Parma Zafferano Ambrosia comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Les Liquides Imaginaires Saffron Mandarin notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-21.