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Mandrine

Perfumer: Jo Malone

2016UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.1/ 10
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29 ratings
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Jo Loves Mandrine is a fresh, green unisex citrus led by bergamot, petitgrain and bitter orange.

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How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Star aniseThyme
Parsley seed

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

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

What does Mandrine smell like?

It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and workdays. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between.

It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, lemon leaf and bitter orange, bright and green. In the heart, star anise, thyme and parsley seed add a light spicy, herbal edge. In the base, ambroxan and benzoin soften the citrus and sweeten it slightly.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Petitgrain
    • Lemon leaf
  2. First hours

    • Star anise
    • Thyme
    • Parsley seed
  3. Towards evening

    • Ambroxan
    • Benzoin

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Summer
  • 38%
    Spring
  • 15%
    Autumn
  • 9%
    Winter
  • Casual
    30%
  • Office
    21%
  • Daytime
    17%
  • Sport
    15%
  • Nighttime
    9%
  • Evening
    9%

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