Goutal 2009 EDP

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Mandragore Pourpre

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

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Goutal Mandragore Pourpre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. Mandragore Pourpre opens with Bergamot, Star Anise, and Mint, settles into a heart of Amber, Geranium, Pepper, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Heliotrope, Myrrh, and Incense. Goutal's Mandragore Pourpre carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This "witchy" scent is a unique, naturalistic herbal blend. Lovers praise its mysterious, elegant depth and surprising freshness, though some find it a bit too subtle with weak longevity. It's a potion for those who like their fragrance ethereal yet grounded.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Warm
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Mandragore Pourpre 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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and 'close to the skin' nature make it suitable for casual wear and dates, but it might be too subtle for formal events. The fresh, herbal character prevents it from being overpowering, making it an acceptable office choice, albeit not a standout.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Imagine stepping into a dew-kissed herb garden at dawn: a fresh, airy burst of star anise mingles with cool mint and bright bergamot. As the light deepens, a peppery warmth emerges, spiced with rosemary and a hint of geranium, grounded by a subtle, earthy current of patchouli, amber, and myrrh. The heliotrope adds a delicate, powdery, violet-like sweetness, rounding out a mysterious yet elegant aroma.

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