Andrea Maack 2016 EDP

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Dual

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Andrea Maack Dual is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Dual opens with Lemon and Ginger, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Amber and Cedar. Andrea Maack's Dual carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A divisive freshie, Dual is either a beautifully blended, warm citrus with surprising depth or a forgettable, overpriced, weak scent that doesn't live up to its marketing. You'll either love its subtle charm or find it entirely unremarkable.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Uplifting
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Dual Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon54%
Ginger46%
Heartas listed
Pink Pepper100%
Baseas listed
Cedar57%
Amber43%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it's unlikely to offend in an office, while its fresh, clean character makes it ideal for casual wear or light sport. For a date, it's a pleasant, inoffensive choice without being overly alluring, as described by some reviewers.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dual opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of lemon and spicy ginger, evoking a cool, fresh air sensation. This bright start quickly mellows as the subtle warmth of pink pepper emerges, adding a delicate, nuanced spice. The dry down is a comforting blend of earthy cedar and smooth amber, offering a soft, creamy warmth that grounds the initial effervescence and extends the wear into something surprisingly cosy.

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