II-II Mandala
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice
Votes lean masculine
164 ratings
From your scent profile
Masque II-II Mandala is a warm, smoky unisex scent of spice, resin and wood that suits fall and winter days best.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 140 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Smoky
Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
SmokyWhat does II-II Mandala smell like?
The top opens with nutmeg, frankincense and angelica. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and cardamom add spicy warmth, while cistus and cedar settle them onto a resinous, woody ground. The base dries down to sandalwood, myrrh and oakmoss, with ambergris softening the whole. A fresh, green edge runs through it, though the weight sits on the oriental side.
Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Fall comes first and winter second, and it is picked most for leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits evenly between the two. Its profile is close to Stora Skuggan Silphium and Al Haramain Oriental Forest.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Nutmeg
- Frankincense
- Angelica
First hours
- Cistus
- Cedar
- Frankincense
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Ambergris
- Myrrh
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 29%Winter
- 22%Spring
- 12%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual26%
- Evening23%
- Nighttime19%
- Daytime16%
- Office14%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026