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Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic

by Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Delphine Jelk. Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic opens with Mandarin, Blackcurrant, and Basil, settles into a heart of Anise, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a sparkling mandarin delight, praised for its juicy, realistic citrus and surprisingly solid longevity for a freshie. While some find the basil a fleeting whisper, and others a bit too sweet, it's largely a crowd-pleaser for warm weather optimism.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Uplifting
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Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, optimistic citrus and green notes make it ideal for casual wear, office settings (where it's unlikely to offend), and sport. While generally not formal due to its bright nature, its underlying warmth makes it a pleasant, non-intrusive choice for 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Opening with a zesty, photorealistic burst of mandarin and subtle green basil, this fragrance is pure sunshine in a bottle. As it settles, a sweet, soft heart of orange blossom and honey emerges, eventually drying down to a comforting, warm base of vanilla and mellow sandalwood. It's a bright, cheerful scent with a deliciously sweet, slightly aromatic depth.

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