Mancera 2016 EDP

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Sicily

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Sicily is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Pierre Montale. Sicily opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Apple, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Mancera's Sicily carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A potent, juicy citrus bomb that splits opinion - some find it an invigorating summer staple, others recoil from its initial blast of cleaning product or a sickly sweet floral dry down. Definitely one to sample before committing to a full bottle.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Elegant
Sicily 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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bright, fresh, and often beast-mode performance makes it great for casual sunny days and outdoor activities, but potentially overwhelming for formal settings or the office. The fruity, sweet profile lends itself well to a playful date scent.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Sicily opens with an audacious explosion of bright citrus, where zesty grapefruit and mandarin mingle with the sweet, succulent hints of peach and pineapple. As it settles, a floral heart emerges, predominantly soft rose, violet, and jasmine, adding a clean, slightly powdery dimension. The dry down leaves a trail of subtle woods and a clean musk, retaining a fresh, fruity sweetness that lingers.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October


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