Mancera 2020 EDP

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Aqua Wood

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Aqua Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Pierre Montale. Aqua Wood opens with Citrus and Pear, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin, and Incense. Mancera's Aqua Wood carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, perplexing, and often compared to discontinued cult classics, Aqua Wood eventually wins many over. It's an unusual beast with an identity crisis, but it nails the 'expensive sunscreen' vibe for summer. Just don't expect actual woods or aquatics.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Aqua Wood 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear, including beach days and the gym. While some wear it to the office, its moderate projection keeps it from being an overwhelming choice for 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Aqua Wood kickstarts with a juicy pear and zingy citrus blast, quickly dissolving into a surprisingly prominent Turkish rose heart, spiced up by a hint of ginger. The initial freshness gives way to an amber-heavy drydown, cushioned by soft musk and a touch of smoky incense and balsamic benzoin. It's a sweet, musky take on a summer scent, balancing fruity brightness with a warm, resinous depth.

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