V Canto 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Mandragola

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Mandragola is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Paolo Terenzi. Mandragola opens with Absinth, Bergamot, Lime, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Musk, Petitgrain, Guaiac Wood, and Rose. V Canto's Mandragola carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is a real love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, Mandragola is pure 'sex in a bottle.' Expect compliments, but don't expect it to be a safe blind buy. It's potent, dark, and utterly addictive.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Masculine
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Mandragola Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and eternal longevity, Mandragola is best suited for colder evenings and intimate settings rather than office or sports. It excels as a date night or formal event fragrance where its seductive, deep character can truly shine.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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 boozy, slightly bitter hit of absinthe and lime, quickly followed by the rich, complex spice of saffron. The heart unfolds into a velvety rose and jasmine, intertwined with the deep, grounding presence of guaiac wood and musk. The dry down is a smooth, long-lasting blend of dark oud, warm amber, and creamy woods, offering a mysterious and seductive aura.

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