Artisan Eau de Toilette vs Mandara Eau de Parfum
Artisan EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mandara EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper British farce - a brilliant citrus-floral opening swiftly followed by a disappearing act. You'll love the smell, but you'll curse the performance. A divisive affair, some swear by its unique charm, whilst others rate it as nothing more than an expensive air freshener.
Mandara captures the bright, juicy citrus rush that opens Tom Ford's Mandarino di Amalfi, but the herbal basil-tarragon complexity and the civet-labdanum base that give the Neroli Portofino original its unusual depth are simplified into a plainer, more fleeting citrus-musk finish.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral profile is non-offensive and ideal for close-quarters like the office, though its poor longevity means constant reapplication. It's perfect for casual wear, especially in hot weather, as it never projects too strongly. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the bold presence for a date.
Seasons
A bright citrus splash built for warm weather; too thin and fleeting to register in cold months.
Occasions
Clean and easy enough for the office and casual wear; too light and short-lived for formal or date-night impact.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, aromatic
Adds basil and grapefruit, drops clementine and ginger
Where to buy
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