Mancera 2011 EDP

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Aoud S

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Aoud S is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud S opens with Bergamot, Cinnamon, and Clove, and settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Ylang-Ylang. Mancera's Aoud S carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive take on oud - some find its animalic and chemical facets intriguing, while others are utterly repulsed. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as it morphs significantly on skin and can be quite polarising.
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Aoud S 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its beast-mode performance and strong oud-leather accords make it too intrusive for office wear. This scent really shines on dates or formal events where its unique, bold character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 sharp, almost medicinal blast of clove and bergamot, Aoud S quickly deepens into a complex heart of yellow florals, rose, and violet. The real star, an unapologetically animalic oud, lurks beneath, softened by musky undertones and a distinct new-car leather accord. It's smoky, creamy, and undeniably potent.

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