Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum bottle Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Candid Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Candid Pour Homme

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Odyssey Mandarin Sky
This one's a proper sweet shop scramble. Most love the bright orange and caramel combo, but for some, the initial synthetic blast and cloying sweetness can be a bit much. Give it time, it genuinely seems to get better with age.
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Our Verdict - Candid Pour Homme
If you're on the hunt for a bang-on dupe for JPG Scandal, you've found it here. Mostly agreed to be a stellar clone, offering great performance and value - just don't expect it to reinvent the wheel, rather replicate a popular one. Ideal for those who love sweet, confident scents without the designer price tag.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 17%
Floral 4% 4%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 13% 20%
Sweet 18% 19%
Warm 11% 5%
Woody 23% 29%
Earthy 12% 20%
Animalic 6% 0%
Fresh 20% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Odyssey Mandarin Sky EdP
Candid Pour Homme EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 33% vs 53%
Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Orange 28% Saffron 19% Sage 19%
Only in Candid Pour Homme
Clary Sage 46%
Shared Notes
Caramel 44% vs 59%
Tonka Bean 33% vs 40%
Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Marigold 22%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 30% vs 100%
Only in Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Ambroxan 37% Cedar 33%

Accords

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Candid Pour Homme
100%
Citrus
75%
74%
Caramel
100%
55%
Aromatic
100%
73%
Sweet
80%
49%
Vanilla
62%
58%
Amber
52%
47%
Woody
52%
Earthy
49%
Citrus shared
100%
75%
Caramel shared
74%
100%
Aromatic shared
55%
100%
Sweet shared
73%
80%
Vanilla shared
49%
62%
Amber shared
58%
52%
Woody shared
47%
52%
49%

Performance

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Candid Pour Homme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

While the citrus gives it some daytime appeal, the strong, sweet caramel and tonka make it less ideal for a formal office setting. It shines in casual and romantic date scenarios, especially in cooler weather, though some find it versatile enough for year-round wear outside of scorching heat.

Candid Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With strong projection and a sweet, bold profile, this scent is best suited for social scenes like dates or casual outings. It might be a bit much for a formal setting or the office, where a softer touch is often preferred. The caramel makes it less suitable for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
87%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Caramel, Sweet accords and Caramel, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Candid Pour Homme
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