Mandarina Duck 2009 EDT

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Pure Black

by Nathalie Lorson

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Mandarina Duck Pure Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Nathalie Lorson. Pure Black opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Mandarina Duck's Pure Black carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly superb 'cheapie' that punches well above its weight, Pure Black is a vanilla-driven dream. Don't let the low price fool you, this is a smooth, versatile crowd-pleaser that gives far more expensive niche and designer fragrances a run for their money.
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  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Pure 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft nature make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, but it truly shines in romantic and casual settings. The sweet, warm profile is less ideal for sports but can work for cooler formal events where a more approachable sweetness is welcome.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Pure Black opens with a bright citrus burst of tangerine and bergamot, given a subtle kick by a hint of pepper. The heart introduces a creamy floral warmth from tiare flower and orange blossom, cushioned by sweet tonka bean. The drydown settles into a comforting base of smooth vanilla, rich sandalwood, and robust cedar, creating a sweet, woody, and slightly powdery finish that's both inviting and lasting.

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