Mandarino di Sicilia Eau de Parfum bottle Mandarino di Sicilia
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2024 Year 2004
££ Price Tier ££
M7 Fresh Eau de Parfum bottle M7 Fresh

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mandarino di Sicilia
This one's proper divisive: some reckon it's a zesty, minty marvel, a true celebration of Sicilian citrus. Others? They're getting cleaning products, sour peels, or even a headache-inducing coriander pong. You'll either love it or think it's utterly minging.
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Our Verdict - M7 Fresh
M7 Fresh is a polarizing blast from the past, splitting opinion between a "masterpiece" fresh oud that pre-dated its time and a watered-down, short-lived scent not worth the hype. Its mythical status, fuelled by discontinuation, makes finding a bottle a quest in itself, but don't expect universal adoration.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 35% 41%
Floral 4% 5%
Fruity 5% 7%
Green 12% 8%
Sweet 12% 7%
Warm 1% 1%
Woody 16% 21%
Earthy 10% 13%
Animalic 8% 15%
Fresh 32% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mandarino di Sicilia EdP
M7 Fresh EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 33% vs 28%
Bergamot 20% vs 32%
Only in Mandarino di Sicilia
Blood Orange 25% Lemon 21%
Only in M7 Fresh
Grapefruit 39%
Only in Mandarino di Sicilia
Petitgrain 50% Spearmint 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 40%
Only in Mandarino di Sicilia
Cedar 33% Patchouli 31%
Only in M7 Fresh
Vetiver 59%

Accords

Mandarino di Sicilia M7 Fresh
100%
Citrus
100%
47%
Fresh Spicy
65%
55%
Green
Oud
51%
43%
Aromatic
49%
Fresh
44%
42%
Woody
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
47%
65%
55%
Oud
51%
Aromatic shared
43%
49%
44%
42%

Performance

Mandarino di Sicilia M7 Fresh
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mandarino di Sicilia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, vibrant citrus and green accords, paired with moderate longevity and projection, make it perfect for casual wear, especially in warm weather. While some find it too sharp for the office, its clean nature generally suits daytime settings, though typically not formal ones due to its light, summery character.

M7 Fresh

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The fresh citrus and woody notes lend themselves well to casual and date settings, with many reviewers calling it a 'gentleman summer scent'. Despite some claims of poor longevity, it sits close enough to the skin to be appropriate for office wear without overpowering, though its oud makes it less suited for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
86%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Musk, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mandarino di Sicilia
M7 Fresh
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