Mandarine Sultane

5 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• FranSeatJones.

  April 18, 2020

  

  As I mentioned, I didn’t like the house Alexandre at first. Even samples I received as gifts had to be given away. In general, they remind me of Montale: extremely potent and bordering on synthetic. Among the gifts came this Mandarine Sultane; it was the one I liked the most, even more than the 100ml version. It opens with an explosion of tangerine and citrus, with a strong powdery accord. After 5 minutes, the tangerine softens but never disappears, just fading slowly. That powdery note almost vanishes in minutes, giving way to floral tones. I detect neroli and strong orange blossom, but luckily no jasmine, which sometimes steals the show. The woods, amber, and musky tones push in the base, blending with the heart which remains tangerine, persisting but fading. It’s the first perfume with saffron that doesn’t overwhelm me; it seems friendly and pretty. The dry down is my favorite part, completely unisex, while the initial stages are a bit more feminine. Performance is good, lasting 7-8 hours on my skin with moderate projection for the first 3 hours. I like it; perfect for spring and autumn, maybe too heavy for summer and too bright for winter. The tangerine of a sultan.

• sopagobe

  February 27, 2021

  

  What a disappointment. I bought it because of the wonderful and positive reviews, and although its opening is citrusy and the tangerine makes a strong impression for the first 5 minutes, it fades afterward. To be honest, it smells like ‘powdered soap,’ literally. On my skin, it comes off strong, like detergent—an undeniable clean scent, but so literal that I don’t want it on my skin. Even though it’s unisex, it leans more toward the male gender; my son enjoys it and loves that laundry-fresh smell, but for me, it’s a fragrance I won’t use again. I suppose it’s my skin that played a bad trick on me, but it has disappointed me immensely.

• ICL

  September 26, 2021

  

  A fantastic citrus scent for those who hate lemon; the tangerine refreshes and sweetens without being too loud before transitioning into florals. A rich, daytime fragrance, nothing intrusive for the office. I don’t feel it’s suitable for night or formal occasions, though it could look perfect for summer evenings. To each their own. Unisex? Maybe, but it feels very feminine. Performance is medium-low, lasting about 4 hours on my skin.

• necano

  October 4, 2021

  

  I bought it blind at Brasty, which is trustworthy, so I don’t think it’s fake. The only explanation for its poor performance is that it hasn’t macerated yet, I’m not sure, but I feel like the odd one out compared to the amazing reviews I read before buying it on Fragrantica. It smells great, but it doesn’t last at all, like 15 minutes, just a weak body mist. Every skin is different, but there are ‘beast mode’ perfumes that last on everyone, so it might be my skin or just the lack of ‘punch’ in this fragrance. I wanted to describe the phases and base, but I can’t perceive them. I only notice a sweet tangerine that fades instantly. I’m not selling it because I collect bottles and this is the most beautiful one I have, but the content is a huge disappointment.

• Duval_vaca

  December 30, 2023

  

  This perfume is absolutely delicious; I truly recommend it.