Mancera 2015 EDP

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Aoud Blue Notes

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Aoud Blue Notes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Blue Notes opens with Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Mancera's Aoud Blue Notes carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive chameleon - some call it sophisticated and unique, others a bland, generic mess. If you're after a loud Mancera, look elsewhere; this is a more subtle, powdery-fresh floral with a fruity sweetness that splits opinions.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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Aoud Blue Notes Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes31%
Lemon19%
Green Notes17%
Bergamot17%
Mandarin16%
Heartas listed
Violet26%
Iris21%
Rose19%
Ylang-Ylang18%
Patchouli17%
Baseas listed
Guaiac Wood26%
Leather22%
Amber19%
Sandalwood17%
Vanilla16%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and clean, fresh-powdery profile make it highly suitable for office wear and casual outings. While some find it appropriate for dates due to its subtle sweetness, it's generally too playful for formal events. The fresh elements allow for sport or warm weather use, despite the woody and leather base.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, FRAGRANCE, DIETHYL PHTHALATE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE, CARBOXCALDEHYDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CINNAMAL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, CITRAL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

It kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, quickly entwining with abstract green and fruity notes. The heart blossoms into a powdery soft floral bouquet of iris, rose, and violet, sweetened by ylang-ylang. It settles into a creamy, smooth base of sandalwood, guaiac wood, amber, and a non-animalic leather, underscored by a hint of vanilla.

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