Mandarina Duck 2004 EDT

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Mandarina Duck

by Nathalie Lorson

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Mandarina Duck Mandarina Duck is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004, created by Nathalie Lorson. Mandarina Duck opens with Bergamot, Freesia, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Gardenia, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Mandarina Duck's Mandarina Duck carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite scent - some reckon it's a sunny, uplifting citrus bomb, others find it too herbal, even sour. If you like your fresh scents with a peppery kick and a touch of the unexpected, you might just love its quirky charm.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Bright
  • Confident
  • Youthful
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Mandarina Duck 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic, and sometimes divisive nature makes it ideal for casual wear and sports. The moderate sillage and 'too herbal' perception by some reviews mean it's less suited for formal events or intimate dates, but could work for an office setting if applied lightly.

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
  • 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 zesty, almost sharp burst of bergamot and a surprising, yet smooth, hit of pepper. This quickly mellows into a heart of delicate white florals, where jasmine, gardenia, and honeysuckle intertwine. The drydown settles into a clean, musky base with a whisper of cedar, retaining that fresh, slightly spicy character throughout.

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