New Notes 2024 Extrait

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Akigala Mandarino

New Notes Akigala Mandarino is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024. The fragrance opens with Raspberry, Mandarin, and Apple, settles into a heart of Freesia, Lily Of The Valley, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber and Akigalawood.

Our verdict on Akigala Mandarino: Acquired

Akigala Mandarino is a fiercely divisive scent. Some call it an absolute masterpiece, an improvement on Ganymede, while others find it a "massive disappointment" of synthetic notes and fleeting performance. Expect a jarring juxtaposition of bright fruit and challenging wood.
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  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Unique
  • Energetic
Akigala Mandarino Extrait bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 29%
Fruity 20%
Green 8%
Sweet 23%
Warm 13%
Woody 18%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fruity
100%
Oud
96%
Woody
89%
Citrus
87%
Warm Spicy
59%

Notes

Top Notes

Mandarin 39% Apple 32% Raspberry 30%

Heart Notes

Freesia 35% Jasmine 35% Lily Of The Valley 30%

Base Notes

Akigalawood 63% Amber 37%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong projection and unique, sometimes synthetic, character make it less ideal for the office. However, its bold and modern fruit-wood blend could work well for dates or casual nights out where making a statement is desired. Some reviews point to its versatility, but its intensity might be too much for everyday wear or very formal settings.

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Opens with an intensely fruity burst of apple, raspberry, and mandarin, veering between naturally zesty and bubblegum synthetic. This vivid sweetness is quickly undercut by a sharp, almost plastic-like akigalawood, which some perceive as leathery or even peppery. White florals of lily of the valley, jasmine, and freesia try to soften the edges, but the amber and akigalawood ultimately anchor the fragrance in a complex, polarising fashion.

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