Armaf 2023 EDP

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Odyssey Mandarin Sky

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Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Odyssey Mandarin Sky opens with Orange, Mandarin, Saffron, and Sage, settles into a heart of Marigold, Tonka Bean, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Ambroxan. Armaf's Odyssey Mandarin Sky carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper sweet shop scramble. Most love the bright orange and caramel combo, but for some, the initial synthetic blast and cloying sweetness can be a bit much. Give it time, it genuinely seems to get better with age.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Energetic
  • Sweet
  • Fresh
$18.95 at FragranceShop.com 2.0 fl oz (60 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Scandal Pour Homme by Jean Paul Gaultier
82%
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Scandal Pour Homme the original Odyssey Mandarin Sky inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

While the citrus gives it some daytime appeal, the strong, sweet caramel and tonka make it less ideal for a formal office setting. It shines in casual and romantic date scenarios, especially in cooler weather, though some find it versatile enough for year-round wear outside of scorching heat.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), WATER (AQUA), LIMONENE, EINALDOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, COUMARIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, ALPHA ISOMETHYL IONONE, HEXYL CINNAMAL 80% VOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a juicy, almost candied mandarin orange, brightened by a hint of sage and saffron. This zesty zest soon mellows into a creamy, gourmand heart of rich caramel and tonka bean, underscored by a subtle floral lift from marigold. The base settles into a smooth, sweet woody amber, with vetiver and cedar providing a grounding earthiness, all carried by a clean ambroxan hum.

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