Mandarin (China)

Tangy, fresh, soft, joyful.

Extraction · Cold expressionUsed parts · Rind, fruit zest

About

A sunny, joyful scent that pops in top notes with a citrus vibrancy. This lively note has a fuller character than bergamot and dances delightfully alongside citrus notes. It is tangy yet soft and adds an acidic sparkle to hesperidic accords.

History

Originating in China, the mandarin is said to have been named for the color of the robes worn by Mandarins, the senior civil servants in the Chinese Empire. The fruit is also offered as gifts to Mandarins during festivities. It was introduced to Europe and American at the end of the 18th century.

Production

The mandarin tree is native to China and grows as tall as 3-6 m. It was introduced to Europe at the end of the 18th century, and now grows in all Mediterranean countries. Italy and Brazil are primary producers of mandarin essence, which is obtained through cold expression of the fruit peel.

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