130 community ratings

Mandorla

UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
130 ratings

L'Erbolario Mandorla is a sweet, creamy unisex fragrance built around almond and vanilla, suited to fall and winter days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 108 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Mandorla smell like?

Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, though daytime and nights out fit too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Although unisex, nearly half of voters read it as feminine.

It opens with jasmine and bergamot and carries almond at its heart. Siam benzoin and vanilla underpin it, pulling the scent towards a floral, gourmand, powdery sweetness. Spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Maison Alhambra Perseus and Initio High Frequency have a close profile.