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Mandate Eau de Parfum bottle Mandate EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1976 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Lapis Lazuli Eau de Parfum bottle Lapis Lazuli EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mandate EDP
This 70s powerhouse doesn't just smell like Paco Rabanne Pour Homme for a fraction of the price, it occasionally *outshines* it. If you want a proper man's scent without breaking the bank, this is your champion. Unapologetically old-school, yet somehow still relevant.
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Our Verdict - Lapis Lazuli EDP
A truly unique scent that defies easy categorisation. Lapis Lazuli is a dense, aromatic journey that some find captivatingly unusual, while others might label it as too medicinal. It's a love-it-or-leave-it kind of fragrance, but for those who get it, it's pure magic.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mandate EDP
Lapis Lazuli EDP

Notes

Accords

Mandate Lapis Lazuli
100%
Aromatic
100%
76%
Woody
57%
74%
Warm Spicy
44%
72%
Fresh Spicy
61%
45%
Amber
56%
52%
Lavender
Powdery
52%
50%
Mossy
47%
Cinnamon
Balsamic
47%
44%
Earthy
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
76%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
44%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
61%
Amber shared
45%
56%
52%
52%
50%
47%
47%
44%

Performance

Mandate Lapis Lazuli
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mandate

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its classic, clean, and warm profile makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, but the initial spiciness and moderate sillage might be a bit much for some office environments. It has enough sophistication for formal settings but is certainly not a dedicated 'sport' scent.

Lapis Lazuli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its distinctive aromatic and balsamic profile, coupled with a dense character, makes it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, its unique and sophisticated nature lends itself well to casual wear and can certainly make a statement on a date or for a niche formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mandate EDP
Lapis Lazuli EDP
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