Dolce Far Niente by Mango
Women 2021
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
148 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
56 votes
Season
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49 votes
Time of day
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Longevity
Leading answer Soft
37 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
32 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
35 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
34 votes
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2 reviews
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Just picked this up. At first, spraying it felt like a familiar scent I liked, but now I’m clear: it’s the little sister of Black Opium. The longevity is similar, almost symmetrical to the original I own. I’m glad I found it because with the original, I’m more hesitant to apply it, but with this one, I won’t hold back. It’s good, intimate, and huggable—perfect for daily wear or bedtime.
This new Mango line caught my eye from the start. The bottle is gorgeous: heavy, high-quality, with an amazing sprayer that’s super delicate and dispenses evenly. I love that it’s an in-house collection recreating Mediterranean city vibes, not a Zara-style imitation. I tried several and liked most, but chose this one because I was looking for something subtle for work. ‘Dolce Far Niente,’ the pleasure of doing nothing—the name alone is enchanting. It’s feminine, very soft, with no projection; that intimate scent you feel and others only notice if they’re close. It opens floral-fruity with a just-right sweet pear, white flowers, vanilla, and maybe coffee. As it dries, it becomes creamy, velvety, very skin-scent, probably due to the cashmere. It has a clean note I like. It’s versatile, ideal for daytime or places where you can’t wear much, like healthcare settings, and great for home or sleep because it’s cozy. The performance isn’t beast mode (it’s an EDT); I notice it lasts about 3 hours, but if you apply it with joy, it lasts longer. It doesn’t bother me, but if you want power, check out Hédonisme, which is a joy of neroli and jasmine. EDIT: After wearing it, I notice it’s a toned-down version of Black Opium and several in the collection remind me of commercial perfumes, so I’m retracting the originality comment.