Mandarine Glaciale Eau de Parfum vs Vetiver Cologne

Mandarine Glaciale

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	£££££

Vetiver

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Mandarine Glaciale

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Vetiver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mandarine Glaciale

This one's a divisive marmite of a fragrance: some adore its bracing, fresh take on citrus, while others find it veers into 'curry powder and celery' territory. Definitely sample before you splurge, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.

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Our Verdict - Vetiver

This is a clean, bright vetiver that's certainly high quality, but it sparks debate. Many find it similar to more affordable staples like Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver or Guerlain Vetiver, questioning its value. Others laud it as a refined, sophisticated take on the classic, perfect for a mature gentleman who appreciates subtle luxury.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	36%	28%
Floral	10%	21%
Fruity	4%	3%
Green	11%	9%
Sweet	11%	11%
Warm	15%	14%
Woody	14%	12%
Earthy	17%	11%
Animalic	2%	4%
Fresh	21%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mandarine Glaciale EdP

Vetiver Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 32% vs 50%

Bergamot 26% vs 49%

Only in Mandarine Glaciale

Mandarin 41%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 23% vs 32%

Only in Mandarine Glaciale

Ginger 47% Petitgrain 29%

Only in Vetiver

Rose 34% Labdanum 34%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 37% vs 14%

Oakmoss 35% vs 9%

Only in Mandarine Glaciale

Amber 27%

Only in Vetiver

Cedar 10% Galbanum 9% Caraway 8% Pink Pepper 8% Guaiac Wood 8% Nutmeg 8% Celery Seeds 8% Pepper 8% Amyris 8%

Accords

Mandarine Glaciale Vetiver

100%

Citrus

81%

47%

Woody

100%

54%

Aromatic

97%

62%

Fresh Spicy

66%

48%

Earthy

65%

Green

57%

49%

Fresh

Mossy

46%

Citrus shared

100%

81%

Woody shared

47%

100%

Aromatic shared

54%

97%

Fresh Spicy shared

62%

66%

Earthy shared

48%

65%

Green

57%

Fresh

49%

Mossy

46%

Performance

Mandarine Glaciale Vetiver

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mandarine Glaciale

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear and sports. Although it can be quite potent initially, it tones down quickly enough for many office environments, though some find it too sharp. It's generally not suited for formal occasions due to its distinctly casual freshness, and its divisive nature makes it a risk for dates.

Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, fresh, and professional aroma makes it ideal for the office, often described as 'non-offensive'. While some find projection only moderate, it's widely considered versatile enough for casual wear, formal events, and even dates for a mature individual.