Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic Guerlain 2022

Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain

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8.0 / 10 327 Ratings

A popular perfume by Guerlain for women, released in 2022. The scent is citrusy-fruity. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Citrus

Fruity

Fresh

Sweet

Green

Fragrance Notes

Italian mandarin orange Basil

Basil

Sandalwood Vanilla

Vanilla

Perfumer

Delphine Jelk

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Ratings

Scent

8.0327 Ratings

Longevity

6.8273 Ratings

Sillage

6.6269 Ratings

Bottle

8.7272 Ratings

Value for money

7.2211 Ratings

Submitted by Essy07, last update on 07/23/2025.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/25/2025

5
Pricing 6
Bottle 5
Sillage 7
Longevity 7.5
Scent

mochimicho
50 Reviews

mochimicho

Helpful Review 2

It is a strange thing to see a queen frolicking barefoot. Your summer majesty on vacation. Otherwise, the stardust at the center of a rave.

She begins in medias res with a sharp blast of mandarin, sweetened just to the point of excess. To follow, a faint musk (absent in the eau de toilette) blossoms out with sprouting verdure. A background wash of fuzzy basil helps curb any claims of syrupy sweetness, but the green acquiesces quickly, and citrus comes back just as enticing as before.

I have to go out when wearing this; the warmth from the sun activates sporadic bursts of orange blossom. The spices—sandalwood and anise—only appear in the last hour or so of performance: a warm goodnight kiss to a full summer's day. I admit, she has not been a hit with my companions, but perhaps that is because I haunt libraries and theatres. She belongs at the beach, at a festival, wherever people snort and aren't afraid to exhale. If you are interested in something fresher, more complex, more serene, do sample the eau de toilette.

07/30/2023

9.5
Scent

DogiCoco
621 Reviews

DogiCoco

Helpful Review 2

Summery mandarin delight

The regular Mandarine Basilic is a little too fresh and citrusy for my tastes, but the Forte version is right up my alley. The wonderful Guerlain vanilla in the base really makes a difference! It's subtle, this is still a very fresh scent, but it warms up the fragrance so nicely.

At first this smells like mandarins and basil, just like the name suggests. The basil is very fleeting and less prominent than it is in the original, so this is wearable even if you're not much into herb garden kind of scents. Mandarin orange is the main star here, it's super fizzy and perfectly sweet, like a carbonated mandarin soda, but more high-end and less sugary. Lovely. And then the vanilla slowly comes in and makes everything soft, round and even a little creamy. There isn't enough vanilla to make this smell like a dessert of any kind, just the right amount to add some warmth and substance.

Despite the Forte label, this isn't a great performer, but I think it lasts a little longer than the original. It's also slightly more feminine leaning. And I noticed that it really blooms on hot days. In mild weather it's a nice citrus scent, but on really warm skin, the whole composition, including the base, unfolds its beauty.

08/17/2023

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Telekinec
459 Reviews

Telekinec

Helpful Review 1

A lovely upgrade from the OG

Ah, the Aqua Allegoria series! I have now added this one to my collection and I could not be more pleased with my first choice from this line. I had previously tested Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic which I found exquisite but the longevity was abyssmal. I was hoping I could find a more amped up version in either the Forte version or the Harvest version. Unfortunately, the Harvest version has been OoS on Guerlain's website for awhile now (saw it too late) and so I had to turn my eyes towards the this one.

Juicy, tangy, tart, citrusy mandarin jump on my skin and greet me with a lovely fizzy aspect that lasts briefly on my skin. In the beginning, mandarin is clearly the star here. It's giving pleasant, upbeat vibes, a great start to a day. Basil is a little more subdued and fleeting in this interpretation, but I did smell a hint of green freshness. It's a bit more palatable for people who don't want to smell like an herb garden. Vanilla starts to mingle with the mandarin after about 30 minutes, lending a delicate sweetness and toning down the tart and juicy aspect. The scent becomes citrus and vanilla, almost like a delicate pastry. Sandalwood gives everything a nice warmth to it, like a setting sun caressing your skin. A woody aspect is present, but well-blended with the vanilla.

All in all it's exquisite. I would've loved a bigger projection, but I'm just really glad this one lingers a little longer on the skin. Beautiful for spring and summer, it fills a craving for citrus-forward scents. During colder weather, vanilla takes up more space, making this scent a little bit cozier. One day I might get my hands on the Harvest version, but until then, this one fits the bill quite lovingly!

07/16/2024

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

UpperLatria
2 Reviews

UpperLatria

2

A Great Upgrade to the Original

AAF Mandarine Basilic is summer in a bottle. Right off the bat, you get an extremely juicy and moist mandarin. It is sweet, slightly sour, very watery, and greatly addicting. It’s as if the mandarine was recently picked from the tree and washed by crystal clear water. Admittedly, there’s not much basil in here compared to the original, but its herbal aromatic essence is still lightly present in here, but it’s definitely overshadowed by the mandarin.

After a bit of a drydown, a floral orange blossom emerges, complimenting the mandarin and playing a clean, neroli-like role. The binding agent to all of this is Guerlain’s signature vanilla base note. It is creamy, it is sweet, very much like a pastry yet not in your face. It goes amazingly well with the mandarin. The sandalwood in here provides a soft amber-like touch to the vanilla. This lasts about 6hr on my skin, so about a 1hr upgrade on longevity from the original with a bit more projection. I’ve gotten tons of compliments with this one and it’s by far my favorite summer fragrance.

12/20/2024

4
Pricing 4
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Dionysos2022
684 Reviews

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Dionysos2022

3

I'm with friends...

... invited to a meal. First there was a delicious meal and in the afternoon the lady of the house served a tangerine, redcurrant and basil tart. Decorated with orange blossom dipped in honey. Served with a strong coffee. Simply delicious.

When applying this fragrance, the first thing you notice are citrusy green fruity notes. These are followed by floral accords with a hint of spice. The whole is sweetened with honey, which blends with vanilla. At the end, something woody is added. This perfume leans more towards the feminine side.

The longevity and silage are good.

Here we have a women's fragrance that I think can also be worn by men. I don't really see the teenagers and early twenties in Guerlain fragrances. It can be worn all year round, but really comes into its own in warm places or on hot days. It can be worn in the office, at dinner, in your free time, shopping or in the evening when going out.

For those who like a fruity, citrusy, slightly floral feminine fragrance, this is another beautiful scent.

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Statements

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BertolucciK 2 years ago

9
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8
Scent

A slightly more jovial scent than the original Mandarine Basilic. The opening is sweeter, tangerine with a soft creamy vanilla in the base.

4

AdrianPapaki 4 months ago

8
Bottle 4
Sillage 7
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Smells like a pink grapefruit soda, that stays for a while but the total dry down smells like hair spray on me unfortunately.

3

Telekinec 2 years ago

10
Bottle 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Lovely juicy, tart mandarin with a fleeting basil note. The drydown is citrusy vanilla with sandalwood for added woody warmth.

2

pienma 5 months ago

8
Bottle 7
Scent

Such a juicy realistic mandarin opening I love it! After a while it becomes soapy like shaving cream on my skin... such a shame :(

2

DJSaunter 10 months ago

8
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 7
Scent

I like the punchier citrus and herb of the original more, but the light vanilla in this makes it a touch smoother and sweeter if that is what you want

1