Mancera 2014 EDP

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Aoud Violet

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Aoud Violet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Pierre Montale. Aoud Violet opens with Spicy Notes, Green Notes, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Violet, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Mancera's Aoud Violet carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Seriously divisive, this one. Some absolutely adore its fresh, clean masculinity; others smell nothing but synthetic mess or unpleasant 'old school' vibes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so don't blind buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Modern
  • Elegant
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Aoud Violet Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes41%
Bergamot33%
Spicy Notes27%
Heartas listed
Violet62%
Patchouli38%
Baseas listed
Vetiver39%
Oakmoss37%
Amber24%

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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its strong performance, this fragrance might be too potent for a conservative office environment if oversprayed, though many find it workplace-appropriate. Its clean and fresh profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and suitable for dates, while the prominent green and woody notes lean casual rather than formal.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, METHYL CYCLODEXTRIN, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, ALCOHOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, FARNESOL, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, EXT. D&C VIOLET NO. 2 (CI 60730), FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (CI 42090), FD&C RED NO. 4 (CI 14700).

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 sharp, green bergamot that quickly gives way to a prominent, yet fresh, violet. This isn't your nan's powdery violet; it's verdant and slightly dewy. As it settles, earthy patchouli and moss emerge, underpinned by a clean vetiver base. The 'aoud' is subtle, playing hide-and-seek rather than dominating, allowing the fresh, woody-floral elements to shine through.

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Where to buy

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