Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin: released in 2025, citrus, sweet and herbal, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Libbra — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Libbra | 85% | about $25 (−83%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Zara Golden Decade | 83% | about $40 (−72%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Odyssey Mega Man | 80% | about $25 (−83%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire | 80% | about $30 (−79%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition | 78% | about $40 (−72%) | 9h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the vibrant citrus and lavender character of Yves Saint Laurent Libre, presenting a bright and aromatic profile reminiscent of Upcycled Mandarin.
It shares its citrus, lavender and sweet accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 112 community ratings.
Offers a warm floral and orange blossom sweetness that feels right at home alongside the scent profile of Yves Saint Laurent Libre.
It shares its citrus, lavender and sweet accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,651 community ratings.
Leans into a similar herbal and ambery warmth, evoking the multifaceted nature of upscale citrus aromatics.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and sweet accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,112 community ratings.
Shares the warm spicy and rich amber undertones that anchor complex compositions like Upcycled Mandarin.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and aromatic accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 312 community ratings.
Delivers a sweet, fruit-forward warmth that resonates with the sweeter facets of Parfums de Marly Galloway and similar profiles.
It shares its sweet and fruity accords with Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 5,856 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Libbra, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin.
Maison Alhambra Libbra, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin itself sells from $145.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Libbra saves you about $175 a year against Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled 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, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.