Pernoire 2022 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Mansa

by Andreas Wilhelm

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Pernoire Mansa is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Andreas Wilhelm. Mansa opens with Iris, Pink Pepper, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Amber, Oud, Rose, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Heliotrope. Pernoire's Mansa carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair with a challenging opening that softens into something surprisingly comforting. If you can get past the initial 'curry' or 'burnt rubber' phase, you might find a unique, sophisticated gem, though some will find it overpriced for what it offers.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Confident
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Mansa Extrait 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging, opening make it less suitable for an office environment. However, the sophisticated and warm dry-down is perfect for a special date or a formal evening occasion, when you want to make an impression without being overpowering.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • 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

Mansa opens with a potent, almost challenging blast of tart blackberry and a hint of spicy pink pepper, underpinned by the earthy, rooty nuance of orris. This bold introduction mellows into a rich heart of oud, rose and saffron, warmed by amber and dark cassis. The dry-down settles into a warm, vintage-leaning base of patchouli, oakmoss, powdery heliotrope and musk, with a lingering whisper of that initial fruity tang, suggesting a complex journey from sharp to comforting.

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