Mandarine Glaciale Eau de Parfum bottle Mandarine Glaciale
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Gingembre Eau de Parfum bottle Gingembre

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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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Gingembre
This is a fiercely fresh, photorealistic ginger blast with a citrus punch. It's a proper warm-weather staple, though some found it a bit too linear or not quite what they expected. If you want bright and zingy, this is it.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 36% 32%
Floral 10% 8%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 11% 9%
Sweet 11% 11%
Warm 15% 17%
Woody 14% 17%
Earthy 17% 14%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 21% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mandarine Glaciale EdP
Gingembre EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 40% vs 16%
Bergamot 26% vs 23%
Only in Mandarine Glaciale
Lemon 32%
Shared Notes
Ginger 47% vs 35%
Petitgrain 29% vs 24%
Jasmine 23% vs 18%
Only in Gingembre
Nutmeg 22%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 37% vs 26%
Amber 26% vs 21%
Only in Mandarine Glaciale
Oakmoss 35%
Only in Gingembre
Woody 26% Mineral 26%

Accords

Mandarine Glaciale Gingembre
100%
Citrus
100%
62%
Fresh Spicy
79%
54%
Aromatic
52%
49%
Fresh
45%
47%
Woody
49%
48%
Earthy
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
62%
79%
Aromatic shared
54%
52%
Fresh shared
49%
45%
Woody shared
47%
49%
48%

Performance

Mandarine Glaciale Gingembre
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Gingembre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic, and clean nature makes it perfect for casual wear and sports, as several reviews note its cooling properties. While it's a bit strong for formal events, its invigorating qualities make it suitable for office wear, especially given its focus on freshness rather than heavy sillage.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
93%
Accord
94%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mandarine Glaciale
Gingembre
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