Mandarina Duck 2013 EDT

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Cool Black

by Nathalie Lorson

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Mandarina Duck Cool Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Nathalie Lorson. Cool Black opens with Lemon Zest, Bergamot, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Violet, Elemi, and Hyssop, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Moss. Mandarina Duck's Cool Black carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a divisive but budget-friendly fresh woody scent. Some find it a pleasant, versatile everyday reach, while others are repulsed by what they describe as a synthetic, sickly sweet mess. Definitely try before you buy.
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Cool Black Eau de Toilette 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, this isn't overpowering, making it suitable for casual wear and the office. Its fresh, woody profile also lends itself well to daytime use, particularly in spring.

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 Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Citrus Limon Peel Oil from Lemon Zest
  • Citrus Limon Peel Oil from Lemon Zest
  • 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

Cool Black opens with a zesty, bright burst of lemon and bergamot, given a subtle kick by black pepper. The heart introduces a soft, airy violet and the resinous, slightly pine-like touch of elemi, alongside a unique hyssop note that adds a delicate, herbal floralcy. The fragrance settles into a clean, woody base of cedar and moss, underpinned by a gentle musk that maintains a fresh, slightly sweet character.

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