Mancera 2013 EDP

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Kumkat Wood

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Kumkat Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Pierre Montale. Kumkat Wood opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Amber, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Mancera's Kumkat Wood carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kumkat Wood is a divisive one, a chameleon that shifts from a 'masterpiece' to 'grandma smelling' depending on who you ask. It's a citrus-wood punch with surprising elegance that either sings on skin or falls completely flat.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Woody
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Kumkat Wood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit40%
Spicy Notes31%
Bergamot29%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes35%
Patchouli33%
Amber32%
Baseas listed
Cedar34%
Vetiver27%
Sandalwood22%
Musk18%

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
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, woody-citrus profile and moderate projection make it extremely suitable for office wear and casual settings, often garnering compliments. While some find it sophisticated enough for formal events, its playful edge can be a bit much for truly solemn occasions.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with a sharp, tangy burst of grapefruit and bergamot, underscored by a subtle spicy warmth. As it settles, a clean, woody heart of cedar and vetiver emerges, softened by delicate florals and a hint of patchouli. The drydown is a comforting embrace of creamy sandalwood, musk, and a lingering earthy depth.

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