Manakara
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2017 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Promise Me Intense
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Which Should You Buy?
Manakara is a divisive one. For some, it's a beautifully sweet candied rose and lychee delight, creamy and refined with hints of custard and berries. For others, it's a synthetic, cloying mess of hairspray or even dreaded dentist-office vibes. Performance is the biggest sticking point; it's generally adored for its scent but widely criticised for its poor longevity.
Promise Me Intense is a divisive number, an abrasive beast of a rose-oud, loved for its bold richness and surprising fruity twist, but hated with equal passion for its sharp, 'screechy' intensity. It's a proper statement, not for the faint-hearted.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 41% | 52% |
| Fruity | 53% | 40% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 41% | 37% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 16% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and short longevity make it suitable for casual wear or close-quarters dates where subtlety is key. The sweet, fruity-floral profile isn't formal at all, and its poor performance limits its use for anything requiring sustained sillage.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The 'intense' nature, bold sillage, and prominent oud-rose combination make this best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's too strong for most office environments, but shines in formal or date settings, with a few finding it suitable for casual winter wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Fruity, Tropical accords and Litchi, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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