Mandragore

11 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• ShiseidoTactics

  February 1, 2014

  

  My first thought: this is what D&G wanted to achieve with The One and failed to do. Here, the iris is much more decent. Mint, star anise, and ginger? Exactly, it’s exquisite. With Annick Goutal, there’s no truce: you either love it or hate it. It’s perfect unisex (more feminine, but I would wear it). The bottles are rectangular or oval depending on whether a man or a woman buys it.

• ShiseidoTactics

  February 26, 2014

  

  I tried it again and I love it even more, although I still see it as more feminine than unisex. Although it has similarities with Marc Jacobs Men, which I tried for the first time today.

• arp

  September 26, 2014

  

  From start to finish, bergamot dominates with a touch of anise. It’s unisex, and although I prefer perfumes defined by gender, I liked this one. Where I live, it’s very hot, and it’s special for that climate; it stays fresh for the whole hour with that citrus sensation, like lime, very clean and pleasant. On my skin, it lasted about 12 hours with 4 applications in the diffuser (the last ones near the skin but still perceptible). It’s unisex, slightly sporty, for warm or temperate climates, and for those over 20. Unlike Nuit Etoilée, this has very good longevity and projection. I recommend it!

• arp

  October 8, 2014

  

  From start to finish, bergamota takes center stage with a hint of anise. It’s marketed as unisex, but that concept doesn’t really work for me; I prefer more defined scents. That said, I liked it. In my hot climate, it’s perfect—it stays fresh for hours with that citrusy, almost lime-like, clean, and pleasant vibe. With just 4 sprays (not 4 applications a day), it lasted about 12 hours, with the last notes being most noticeable close to the skin. Totally unisex, slightly sporty, ideal for warm or temperate climates and suitable for ages 20 and up. Unlike Nuit Etoilée, this one has way better longevity and projection. Highly recommend!

• MarcusRS

  March 7, 2016

  

  In Annick Goutal’s Mandragore, there’s a clean, sweet, and citrusy aroma with a balanced unisex personality. Although the scent profile is linear and could be boring, the beauty of the smell makes it worthwhile. The opening is vital, like a cascade of limes and citrus with anise and ginger, perfect for daily wear and it lasts through three seasons. At times, it reminds me of Cartier’s Declaration or Hermes’ Voyage, both by Ellena. It’s minimal, ethereal, and not a must-have for collectors; I bought it on sale at the start of winter and I still use it today. Medium longevity and discreet sillage.

• oscarsh86

  June 30, 2016

  

  At first, it smells like pepper and bergamot, then anise and a bit of mint come out. Later, I notice something green, probably boxwood, which I don’t like much; it’s a bitter green, like hedges, without freshness. The performance is poor: it projects little and doesn’t last long. I prefer it this way because I simply didn’t like the scent. It’s unisex and suitable for warm climates if you like the style.

• oscarsh86

  July 1, 2016

  

  The opening is pepper and bergamot, then it moves to anise and a bit of mint, though I barely notice the mint. After that, it smells green, probably juniper, which isn’t my thing. It’s a bitter green, like grass but less fresh, more like being surrounded by hedges. The performance is poor; it projects little and doesn’t last long. Honestly, I prefer it this way because I just didn’t like the scent. It’s unisex and for hot weather, only for those who enjoy it.

• Yadorán d'Vinea

  December 1, 2016

  

  Mandragore pays homage to the mandrake, that plant of legends and rituals. It’s a magical interpretation blending the energy of bergamot and ginger with black pepper. Its essence is herbal, like a medicinal potion: freshness of mint and bergamot mixed with spices like anise and ginger. Although its projection is light in the dry-down, it’s a precious fragrance. It’s built on mint, bergamot, and spices that create cold, round textures with sharp edges. The notes are natural and elegant, with an anise touch reminiscent of cinnamon and a brief ginger burst. The pepper isn’t as aggressive as described, but rather round. It reminds me of autumn pines or Celtic potions. The green bottle evokes magic. Although the sillage is weak, the longevity isn’t. It’s abstract, minimalist, and ethereal, breaking the cliché of overwhelming greens. Perfect for many occasions, though maybe not for cold weather. It honors its niche price.

• Yadorán d'Vinea

  December 5, 2016

  

  Mandragore is inspired by the mandrake, used in rituals and legends. According to the website, it’s a magical interpretation with the energy of bergamot and ginger, sharp notes of black pepper. It’s herbal, fresh with mint and bergamot, combined with spices like anise, ginger, and pepper; it smells like a medicinal potion. Its performance is improvable (from light to moderate), but it’s precious. It’s based on mint, bergamot, and spices, with cold, round textures and sharp edges. The notes are natural, combined in a cold spell with subtle resinous hints. The anise reminds me of faded cinnamon and the ginger briefly overwhelms. The black pepper isn’t as sharp as the website says, but rather round and fluid. It’s invigorating, reminding me of laburnum bushes, autumn pines, and winter plane trees in Celtic Europe, or the mandrake broth from Harry Potter. Its green packaging recalls magical potions, like Ninfeo Mio or Eau du Ciel. Although the performance is reproachable in terms of sillage, the longevity isn’t so bad. It’s not transgressive; it’s minimalist and ethereal but fulfilling. Unlike overwhelming herbaceous aromas like Miss Dior or Magie Noire, Mandragore is usable in many circumstances, although its sharp mood limits its use in the cold. It’s abstract, well-executed, and honors its price, which isn’t as high as it seems.

• Edu Lezana

  February 17, 2018

  

  It’s a pleasant fresh and spicy scent. It has good evolution, starting with a potent citrus freshness from bergamot that softens into a light spice with an oriental touch. It has something powdery and dry, feminine, but it changes and finishes on my skin with ginger balanced by anise, very pleasant and unique. I find it oriental and light, and I like it because the final scent of ginger harmonized with dominant anise is perfect. Totally unisex, ideal for a walk or work with informal style and no fuss. The evolution is optimal, but the sillage is moderate. The longevity is good on my skin (8 hours of work and I can still perceive it, though softly). A light spicy oriental. Good fragrance.

• Edu Lezana

  February 20, 2018

  

  I absolutely love this fragrance: fresh and spicy, it opens with a potent bergamot that softens into a light oriental touch. It has a dry, powdery base that makes it feminine, but on my skin it settles into a balanced ginger complemented by a very pleasant and unique anise. It’s a subtle oriental, perfect for a walk or the office without being loud. The evolution is optimal, though the sillage is moderate; the longevity is good—I can still smell it softly after 8 hours. Totally unisex and very stylish.