Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic Guerlain 2022

Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain

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7.9 / 10 193 Ratings

Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is a popular perfume by Guerlain for women and was released in 2022. The scent is fruity-citrusy. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Fruity

Citrus

Fresh

Sweet

Green

Fragrance Notes

Italian mandarin orange

Basil

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Perfumer

Delphine Jelk

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Ratings

Scent

7.9193 Ratings

Longevity

6.8158 Ratings

Sillage

6.6157 Ratings

Bottle

8.8157 Ratings

Value for money

7.2117 Ratings

Submitted by Essy07, last update on 12.04.2024.

Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/10/2024

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 4
Sillage 9
Longevity 10
Scent

Fina23
5 Reviews

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Fina23

1

Warm mandarin

This fragrance was the first fragrance in my collection.

It starts with a lovely fresh mandarin that lingers for a while. Together with the basil, the opening is very fresh. I notice something floral and a little spicy and the tangerine recedes a little. With the vanilla and sandalwood, it becomes warmer and sweeter in the drydown. It is not as fresh as the other two and is therefore also suitable for winter. I find the other two versions more suitable for summer.

The longevity is very good on my skin, I can still smell it after 7 hours. Mandarin Basilic Forte is a wonderful warm citrus fragrance that I think you can wear all the time.

08/17/2023

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Telekinec
156 Reviews

Telekinec

1

A lovely upgrade to 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 of this line. I had preivously tested Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic which I found exquisite but the longevity was subpar. 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, citrus mandarin jumps on my skin and greets 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 bit cozier. One day I might get my hands on the Harvest version, but until then, this one fits the bill quite lovingly!

07/30/2023

9.5
Scent

DogiCoco
345 Reviews

DogiCoco

1

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.