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Mentor by Theodoros Kalotinis

Men 2016

Description

Mentor by Theodoros Kalotinis is a woody fragrance launched in 2016, designed for men. The nose behind this composition is Theodoros Kalotinis.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 36%
  • Spring 18%
  • Summer 7.4%
  • Autumn 39%
  • Day 45%
  • Night 55%

Key notes

Community

122 votes

  • Positive 75%
  • Negative 16%
  • Neutral 9.0%
positive reviews 122 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterMasculine

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Leading answer I want it

377 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

149 votes

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Leading answer Night

83 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Mentor

Main accord vanilla Year 2016 Gender Men Perfumer Theodoros Kalotinis

Mentor by Theodoros Kalotinis is a woody fragrance launched in 2016, designed for men. The nose behind this composition is Theodoros Kalotinis.

Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

66 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

67 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

68 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

60 votes

Have you worn Mentor?

Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.

  1. nneestorr

    On my skin, what sticks out most is the vanilla, with earthy touches and a hint of toastiness that surely comes from the amber. It’s not dessert vanilla; it’s more of a classic style, very similar to the one in Jaipur EDP. It’s a good men’s fragrance (though it would smell great on a woman too), and I see it better for moderate temperatures. I think it’s versatile, working for both day and night. I recommend it if you like classics but also enjoy vanilla; it surprised me in a good way, even if they aren’t reinventing the wheel here. Well done, Kalotinis; he doesn’t just live off ultra-realistic gourmands.

    • Earthy
    • Vanilla
    • Amber
    • Night

  2. nneestorr

    On my skin, what stands out most is the vanilla, with earthy touches and a hint of toastiness, likely from the amber. It’s not cloying vanilla; it’s a classic style, very similar to the one in Jaipur EDP. It’s a good men’s fragrance (though it would be interesting on a woman’s skin too), best for moderate temperatures. I think it’s versatile, working for both day and night. I recommend trying it if you like classics and vanilla; it surprised me in a good way without reinventing the wheel. Well done, Kalotinis; he doesn’t just live off ultra-realistic gourmands.

    • Earthy
    • Vanilla
    • Amber
    • Sweet

  3. This Greek, Theodoros Kalotinis, is earning respect with his quality-to-price ratio, sales, and customer treatment. Mentor is an original mix of vetiver, amber, and vanilla that smells like something else entirely, with a note-by-note balance that never misses. Perfect for imprinting memories, the vanilla doesn’t weigh you down; it’s soft and blends with the green vetiver and the warmth of the amber. Simple but nuanced, fresh yet deep, sweet without being cloying. It’s masculine, suitable for all day (perhaps not summer heat), pleasant and non-intrusive, starting herbaceous and ending softly sweet. Above all, it’s original. It smells like masculine security. The quality-to-price ratio is unmatched. This Greek perfumer is doing things right.

    • Vanilla
    • Amber
    • Summer
    • Green

  4. This guy, Theodoros Kalotinis, is making a name for himself with his quality-to-price ratio, discounts, and customer service. Mentor is an original blend of vetiver, amber, and vanilla that smells like nothing I’ve ever smelled before, with perfect balance. Ideal for creating olfactory memories, the vanilla isn’t cloying—it’s soft and blends seamlessly with the green vetiver and the warmth of the amber. Simple yet complex, fresh but dark, sweet but not sugary. It’s masculine, versatile for any time or season (maybe not summer), pleasant, non-invasive, with a herbaceous opening and a softly sweet finish. Above all, it’s original. It smells like masculine confidence. The quality-to-price ratio is unbeatable. This Greek perfumer is doing things right.

    • Vanilla
    • Amber
    • Summer
    • Green

  5. Boukmann_Fragances

    It’s the hardest fragrance I’ve ever tried to describe. It gives me the sensation of being in an outdoor stone-paved pool where a subtle chlorine scent mixes with fallen leaves hitting the water. Nothing aquatic about it; it’s more mysterious, herbal, earthy, and clean—simply indescribable. I love it for the mystique it evokes. It’s a mature fragrance, especially at the opening, and I see it as a perfect year-round signature scent, particularly for the office. Maybe it’s not the best choice for summer due to its ‘darkness’.

    • Earthy
    • Summer
    • Office

  6. Boukmann_Fragances

    It’s the hardest fragrance I’ve ever tried to describe. It gives me the sensation of being in an outdoor stone-paved pool, feeling that subtle chlorine scent mixed with fallen leaves hitting the water (no aquatic notes, mind you). It’s mysterious, herbal, earthy, and clean—something truly indescribable. I love it for the mystique it evokes. It’s a mature fragrance, very marked at the opening. I see it as a perfect year-round signature scent, especially for the office. Maybe it’s not the best option for summer because of its ‘darkness’, but it works great in other seasons.

    • Earthy
    • Summer
    • Office