Mancera 2011 EDP

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Sand Aoud

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Sand Aoud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Pierre Montale. Sand Aoud opens with Spicy Notes and Blackcurrant, and settles into a heart of Rose, Saffron, and Incense. Mancera's Sand Aoud carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Sand Aoud by Mancera is a polarising scent, loved by those who appreciate its unique, spicy oud character and despised by others for its challenging, sometimes medicinal opening. It's a statement fragrance for the bold.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
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Sand Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant50%
Spicy Notes50%
Heartas listed
Incense33%
Rose33%
Saffron33%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and prominent oud and spicy accords make it less suitable for a typical office environment unless applied lightly. However, its unique and sophisticated profile is perfect for making an impression on a date or at a formal event.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM / FRA- GRANCE, AQUA/WATER, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, FARNE- SOL, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CINNAMYLALCOHOL.

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

Imagine a bazaar somewhere ancient, where potent spices and inky blackcurrant mingle with the dry, almost sandy aroma of real oud. Saffron adds a leathery, aromatic touch, while rose and incense weave a complex tapestry of warm, woody sweetness, leaving you with an exotic, subtly musky trail.

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