Goutal 2009 EDP

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Mandragore

by Isabelle Doyen

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Goutal Mandragore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Isabelle Doyen. Mandragore opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Iris, Ginger, Star Anise, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Labdanum and Buxus. Goutal's Mandragore carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent. Often called a 'magic potion', its fresh spicy-herbal hit is either an addictive, unique masterpiece or, for others, an unwearable 'anti-mosquito disinfectant'. Absolutely try before you buy.
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  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
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Mandragore Eau de Parfum bottle

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
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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Given its fresh, light, and natural character along with moderate projection, Mandragore is well-suited for casual and sporty wear. Many find it too unique or not potent enough for formal events, while its herbal clarity makes it a refreshing choice for the office or daytime dates.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Mandragore opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of peppery bergamot, zesty and green. This quickly deepens into a complex herbal heart where star anise and mint play off each other, creating a unique fresh spicy sensation, supported by warm ginger and earthy sage. The drydown reveals a soft, almost melancholic whisper of labdanum and grounding boxwood, giving it a mysterious, natural woodiness.

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