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Guerlain

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Perfumer: Marie Salamagne

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7.9/ 10
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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days.

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How does it perform?

From 978 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.0 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet
  7. Spicy

What does Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic smell like?

Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine.

It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Ivy
    • Bitter orange
    • Green tea
  2. First hours

    • Peony
    • Chamomile
    • Basil
  3. Towards evening

    • Sandalwood
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 47%
    Summer
  • 39%
    Spring
  • 9%
    Autumn
  • 5%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    28%
  • Casual
    27%
  • Office
    21%
  • Sport
    15%
  • Nighttime
    5%
  • Evening
    4%

Least picked for evenings.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026