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Original Eau de Toilette bottle Original EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1955 Year 1976
£ Price Tier £
Mandate Eau de Parfum bottle Mandate EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original EDT
Pino Silvestre Original is a divisive classic. Some find it a refreshing, natural pine forest; others smell only kitchen herbs, cleaning products, or worse. It's a nostalgic trip for many but polarising for new noses - a true love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EDT
Mandate EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 19% vs 34%
Bergamot 18% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Pine 30% vs 25%
Geranium 16% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 18%
Oakmoss 21% vs 28%
Musk 18% vs 19%
Amber 17% vs 16%
Tonka Bean 17% vs 17%

Accords

Original Mandate
100%
Aromatic
100%
84%
Woody
76%
68%
Fresh Spicy
72%
Lavender
52%
Mossy
50%
48%
Green
47%
Citrus
Cinnamon
47%
45%
Conifer
Amber
45%
Earthy
44%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
84%
76%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
72%
52%
50%
48%
47%
47%
45%
45%
44%

Performance

Original Mandate
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, aromatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily refreshing, particularly for outdoorsy activities. However, its often-criticised weak performance and 'old-school' vibe make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original EDT
Mandate EDP
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