Akigala Mandarino by New Notes
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Description
Akigala Mandarino by New Notes is a floral fruity fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2024, this creation unfolds a vibrant olfactory pyramid: the top notes combine mandarin, apple, and raspberry; the heart reveals freesia, jasmine, and lily of the valley (muguet); while the base settles on Akigalawood and amber.
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Key notes
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Top
mandarin
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Heart
freesia
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Base
Akigalawood
Community
477 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 9.6%
- Neutral 11%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
2,188 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
477 votes
Season
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599 votes
Time of day
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286 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Akigala Mandarino
Akigala Mandarino by New Notes is a floral fruity fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2024, this creation unfolds a vibrant olfactory pyramid: the top notes combine mandarin, apple, and raspberry; the heart reveals freesia, jasmine, and lily of the valley (muguet); while the base settles on Akigalawood and amber.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
255 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
244 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
263 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
229 votes
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vitodito
This perfume was clearly made to crush the charts. Like some summer hits, it sacrifices art for industrial mass appeal. If Ganymede and Pacific Chill had a baby, this would be the result: it took the bright, elegant side of Ganymede, while the leather and saffron stayed home. From Pacific, it grabbed the tropical fruit bouquet minus the cloying dry-down and (unfortunately) the wonderful mint and basil top notes. The result is a tropical fruit explosion (note that passionfruit is missing from the official notes) that doesn’t smell like the typical ‘summer hummer’ perfumes with their harsh, chemical dry-down. Instead, it has a base of Akigalawood—that abstract, elegant heart of Ganymede that captivates. It projects like an enraged Christ and leaves a trail that breaks necks (at least to my nose). The bottle and box are too simplistic for 160€ for 50ml; that’s only 3.20€/ml, but I bought it anyway. Also, in winter the fruit notes are barely noticeable; in summer or with heat, it explodes in a super colorful, bright way, though it can become overwhelming if overapplied. Anyway… it doesn’t smell like tangerine at all, so that name is just marketing. Awesome.
vitodito
This smells like an industrial hit made to break charts: if Ganymede and Pacific Chill had a child, this would be it. It took the bright, elegant part of the first, leaving the leather and saffron behind. From the second, it grabbed the tropical bouquet minus the sweet dry-down and the mint/basil top notes. The result is a tropical fruit explosion (passfruit is missing from the notes) that doesn’t smell like the ‘summer hummer’ perfumes with their chemical dry-down, but instead features a base of Akigalawood—that abstract, elegant heart of Ganymede. It projects like an angry Christ and leaves a trail that breaks necks (at least to my nose). The bottle and box are too simplistic for 160€ for 50ml; that’s just 3.20€/ml, but I bought it. In winter, the fruit notes are barely noticeable; in summer or with heat, it explodes in a super colorful, bright way, though it can be overwhelming if overapplied. And watch out—it doesn’t smell like tangerine, so that’s just marketing. Awesome.
Carlos Pérez Top
When I first tried Akigala Mandarino, I was surprised by the blend of juicy citrus freshness with the dark, spicy, woody character of Akigalawood. On my skin, it lasts about 7 to 8 hours, with strong projection at first before settling into a more intimate but always present scent. I especially enjoy it in warm and temperate climates; it’s ideal for daily or casual wear, though I wouldn’t call it a party night fragrance. What I love most is its distinctive, modern aroma that stands out from conventional citrus. However, the Akigalawood can feel synthetic, so I definitely don’t recommend buying it blind. Overall, it’s a bold, fresh, contemporary fragrance I’ve really enjoyed since getting it.
Abdel - Perfumeros.com
More fruity, clean, and pleasant than Ganymede. Between the two, Akigala wins my vote, though neither is truly my style.