V Canto 2016 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Mandragola

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Mandragola is an Extrait 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 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
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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, FARNESOL, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

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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Where to buy

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