73 community ratings

Mandorla del Sud / Mandorla di Noto

2019UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.9/ 10

Community score
73 ratings

Simone Andreoli Mandorla del Sud / Mandorla di Noto is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a powdery, lightly spicy almond character, made for men and women alike.

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Skunky's take: My nose picked up something sweet and Skunky has no complaints.

How does it perform?

From 68 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

63% 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

Amber Sugar powder Vanilla Almond

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Mandorla del Sud / Mandorla di Noto smell like?

Almond and vanilla lead, sugar powder softens them, and amber gives a warm, woody base underneath. The overall impression is sugary, powdery and slightly synthetic, with sweetness clearly on top.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex scent.