194 community ratings

Mandarin Carnival

2013UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10

Community score
194 ratings

The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival is a unisex scent that softens fresh, green citrus with a sweet floral touch, and it suits spring and summer days.

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How does it perform?

From 178 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

8.7 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy

What does Mandarin Carnival smell like?

It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and petitgrain, with green notes sharpening the freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, neroli and freesia turn it floral and lightly sweet. The base of musk, blond woods and amber is calm and soft.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, business and daily wear. Votes lean feminine, though modern and masculine both get a fair share. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Molinard Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.