Mancera 2014 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Wind Wood

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Wind Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Pierre Montale. Wind Wood opens with Green Notes, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Mancera's Wind Wood carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, powerful, and unmistakably masculine, Mancera's Wind Wood is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect bold violet and leather with potent projection, making it a statement rather than a subtle whisper. It's either an underrated masterpiece or a jarring chemical concoction.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
Wind Wood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes45%
Heartas listed

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its powerful projection and strong character, particularly in the opening, can be too intense for some office settings, though it mellows into a professional aura. The bold violet-leather combination makes it intriguing for dates, while its unique profile might be too much for casual wear. The rich, woody base is generally unsuited for active sports.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Wind Wood opens with a sharp, green burst, quickly introducing a prominent violet note that some find fresh and others, petrol-like. As it settles, a robust, clean leather emerges, seamlessly blending with earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and a woody backbone of cedar and vetiver. Amber and musks soften the edges, creating a complex, fresh-yet-dark aroma.

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Where to buy

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