Mandarin in all of its tangy, sweet, fruity, fresh, tart facets
My boyfriend surprised me with this bottle of the Harvest version on Christmas. We thought it had long been discontinued, but he managed to grab a bottle at the airport during one of his work travel. Somewhat a blind-buy, I was curious to compare it to the Forte version that has entered my collection (the OG hasn't made through, though).
Mandarin is undoubtedly the star here in all of its tangy, sweet, fruity, fresh, tart facets. You want a mandarin fragrance without all the bells and whistles? This is the one. Basil is subdued, a little green facet to support the star. Green tea brings freshness and another multi-dimensional facet of green. Woody notes warm the scent on the skin, toning down the sweetness of the mandarin. All in all, it's a juicy, refreshing experience, perfect for summer. Unfortunately, the longevity on the skin is similar to the OG.
I'm still very happy I got my hands on this version and will be cherishing it until the end since it's a LE in my country that is no longer offered in store or through discounters. It's probably my favorite out of the three, although I wish it had the same longevity as the Forte version. Still a masterfully well-blended perfume from Guerlain once again!
