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Aqua Allegoria Mentafollia

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mentafollia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Aqua Allegoria Mentafollia opens with Grapefruit and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Cedar. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Mentafollia carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Whilst Guerlain denies it, this is a mint fragrance - and a mighty divisive one at that. It's either an invigorating blast of cool relief on a hot day or a harsh, assaulting concoction. Love it or hate it, Mentafollia demands attention and leaves no one indifferent. It's a shame it's been discontinued.
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Aqua Allegoria Mentafollia Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit62%
Mandarin38%
Heartas listed
Tea43%
Jasmine32%
Rose25%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes53%
Cedar47%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its refreshing, cooling nature makes it perfect for casual wear, especially in hot weather, or for an invigorating scent during sport. The moderate projection and sillage mean it's generally office-friendly, though some find it too sharp. It's too informal for dates or formal events.

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

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

Mentafollia opens with a zesty, almost effervescent burst of grapefruit and mandarin, quickly followed by a dominant, cooling mint tea accord, despite mint not being listed in the official notes. This fresh heart then blends with subtle jasmine and a delicate rose, adding a touch of floral elegance. The dry down is a clean, slightly camphorous woody cedar, providing a grounding base to the vibrant green and citrus blend, leaving a lingering impression of an iced herbal drink.

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