Saharian Wind by Mancera
Men Women 2020
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Description
Saharian Wind by Mancera is a leather fragrance designed for men and women. Launched in 2020, the nose behind this creation is Pierre Montale. The top notes reveal spices, leather, bergamot, and pink pepper; the heart unfolds with cypress, lavender, and valley lily (lily of the valley); while the base notes settle into a woody register featuring tobacco, amber, vanilla,…
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Key notes
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Top
spices
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Heart
Cypress
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Base
woody notes
Community
990 votes
- Positive 77%
- Negative 10%
- Neutral 13%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
3,212 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
990 votes
Season
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1,525 votes
Time of day
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785 votes
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About Saharian Wind
Saharian Wind by Mancera is a leather fragrance designed for men and women. Launched in 2020, the nose behind this creation is Pierre Montale. The top notes reveal spices, leather, bergamot, and pink pepper; the heart unfolds with cypress, lavender, and valley lily (lily of the valley); while the base notes settle into a woody register featuring tobacco, amber, vanilla, patchouli, and white musk.
Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Flowers
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
633 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
663 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
667 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
574 votes
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STGO.DECANT
This smells like a man, not a kid. The first thing you notice is leather, bergamot, and lavender. In the dry down, it turns sweet and musky with that signature white musk of Mancera. I recommend it 100%, but test it first because it has a vintage vibe and reminds me a lot of the old Habit Rouge Privé, with that dirty leather feel. If you like Hawaï, forget it; this is for adults.
STGO.DECANT
This perfume is too masculine, highlighting leather, bergamot, and lavender. In the base, it becomes sweet and musky, with that characteristic white musk of Mancera. I recommend testing it before buying, as it recalls vintage perfumes. Years later, while testing Habit Rouge Privé, I noticed it resembles it quite a bit in that vintage leather and slightly dirty vibe. Recommended 100%, but you must test it. Clearly not for kids, and if you like Hawaï, this isn’t for you.
Ulito
I know Mancera and Montale polarize opinions, but from each of their fragrances I extract something captivating. I won’t deny that sometimes they are synthetic or unbalanced, but the key is understanding what the creator intended. Saharian Wind is different: a leather with green and spicy notes that captivates. The leather, cypress, and lavender accords, with amber and musk nuances, make it clean and approachable. It’s dense and fresh, with a nearly chewable consistency that lasts over 7 hours on autumn days. It’s a bright, sharp leather, sweet and clean. I don’t use it often, but I enjoy it every time I try it.
Elcholo
Simple, projects heavily, and in 10 minutes it smells exactly like the Off repellent from my country; it sticks to the skin, only projects when you move, and is very soft. I didn’t like it, although I adore Mancera and Montale. The scent isn’t bad, but for that I use Off and pay a tenth of the price of this perfume lol.
MTBTRANCE
I pulled out Sahara Wind along with Hindu Kush… The opening of Sahara is spicier and less intrusive, but its trail smells great. It reminded me of Andy Tauer’s Desert Air, a light floral version, but nothing alike. It has salt, dryness, spices, leather, floral, lily, and lavender; unisex for a night dinner, a relaxed walk in the park, or semi-formal/office use. Pleasant and not intrusive. It brings me memories of ink drafts. That’s my perception. Before buying blind, test before the big bottle. In my case, it gets used up very fast, 10 or more sprays per use. I like testing them before bed and after a shower to see their evolution. Sahara Wind is like being in an oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by flowers and sea breeze.
MTBTRANCE
I got it along with Hindu Kush. The opening of Sahara is spicier and less intrusive, with a trail that smells great. It reminded me of Andy Tauer’s ‘Desert Air’, a light floral version, though nothing alike. It can be worn all day: salty breeze, dry, spicy, with lily and lavender floral touches. It’s good for night dinners, relaxed walks, or semi-formal office use; it’s pleasant and not intrusive. It brings me memories of ink drafts. Before buying the big bottle, test first; in my case, it gets used up very fast, more than ten sprays per use. I like testing them before bed and after a shower to see their evolution. It’s like being in an oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by flowers and sea breeze.
Eletus
I love leather fragrances! I have several like Tom Ford’s Ombré Leather or Wind Wood, but this Mancera beauty has a spectacular citrus and spicy opening. The leather is exquisite, lavender gives it a fougère touch, and the blend immerses us in desert sands, with earthy notes and the elegance of an oriental bazaar. It’s unique, versatile if not overused, and generates many compliments. Along with Vetiver Sensual, it’s the best of its 2020 collection. Ideal for leather lovers. Note: it reminds a bit of Andy Tauer’s ‘Desert Air’ in a light version.