Phebo 2020 EDC

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Mandarina Asiática

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Phebo Mandarina Asiática is a Cologne launched in 2020. Mandarina Asiática opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Lemongrass, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Mate, Musk, and Amber. Phebo's Mandarina Asiática carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A bright, energetic citrus bomb that's perfect for warm weather. It's a love-it-or-hate-it for some due to its initial intensity, but most agree it's a solid, versatile summer reach.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Uplifting
  • Confident
Mandarina Asiática Cologne 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its weak longevity and intimate sillage, this is best suited for casual daywear and active use where a fresh, light scent is appreciated. It's not strong enough for formal events and its casual nature might feel out of place on a date.

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

  • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • 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

Mandarina Asiática bursts open with a vibrant, almost aggressive mandarin and grapefruit accord, sharpened by a kick of spicy ginger. The initial citrus explosion settles into a more nuanced heart where herbaceous petitgrain and zingy lemongrass emerge, with a subtle hint of cardamom adding warmth. It eventually mellows into a clean, musky base, with mate tea adding an earthy, fresh depth.

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