Mahogany 2018 EDC

M ££ Acquired

África

by Fanny Grau

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Mahogany África is a Cologne launched in 2018, created by Fanny Grau. África opens with Geranium, Pepper, and Eucalyptus, settles into a heart of Mahogany, Lavender, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Suede, Cedar, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Mahogany's África carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

África is a fresh, peppery aromatic that dries to a suede and cedar base. Eucalyptus and sage keep it crisp, and the tonka adds just enough warmth. A smart pick for people who want woody without heaviness.
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  • Fresh
  • Woody
  • Masculine
  • Modern
  • Confident
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África Cologne 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil from Eucalyptus
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

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The opening is pepper, eucalyptus and geranium, a cool and spicy start. The heart brings mahogany, sage and lavender, which keep it aromatic and herbal. In the base, cedar, suede, amberwood, tonka bean and patchouli add a smooth woody warmth with a soft leathery touch. Overall it is a fresh, woody aromatic that moves from crisp to cosy without getting heavy.

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