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Mandorla Ortigia Eau de Parfum

6.9 / 10 22 Ratings

A perfume by Ortigia for women and men. The release year is unknown. The scent is powdery-sweet. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Powdery

Sweet

Gourmand

Fresh

Creamy

Fragrance Notes

Sicilian bitter almond

Sicilian bitter almond blossom

Ratings

Scent

6.922 Ratings

Longevity

6.816 Ratings

Sillage

6.513 Ratings

Bottle

7.723 Ratings

Submitted by Ergoproxy · last update on 10/18/2023.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

02/16/2020

7Scent 8Longevity

ElisaS95
9 Reviews

ElisaS95

Almonds, then Baby Powder

Mandorla opens at first spray with the scent of a freshly cracked, green almond fruit and its raw almond inside. Smells a little green along with the gentle aroma of the white raw almond and it feels a little starchy.

Quickly it transforms into the scent of dried bitter almonds (which, despite the name, they don't smell bitter) with black cherry undertones. It reminds me of amaretti or marzipan without much of the sugary aspect.

Shortly after, the perfume enters its second longest stage. There are only a few traces of the almond left, leaving the spotlight to sweet, strong, warm babypowder. It feels clean and a little bit of old soaps.
My roommate said: "Hey, it smells like Iris by Erbolario!" I guess it is a little true, especially for the warm powderyness they share. Although similar, I don't think they're identical.

It ends in a soft vanilla pod drydown.

It's a feminine perfume that begins with a brief but lovely bitter almond scent and transforms shortly afterwards into something more like a babypowder cloud after a bath.
I like it, although strong, but I wish the almond scent lasted longer...

04/23/2015

7Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

StellaOscura
83 Reviews

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StellaOscura

Top Review 12

A Bath in Almond Milk

Like Cleopatra bathed her luxurious body in goat's milk to care for her delicate skin, I today bathe my nose and spirit in "Mandorla / Almond".

I am truly surprised by the relatively restrained rating of this really beautiful, long-lasting fragrance here. I like it so much that I would even consider purchasing it if I knew where to buy it and at what price.

"Mandorla / Almond" is finally an almond scent that doesn’t even remotely smell like bitter almond baking aroma. And it is neither vanilla nor sweet or heavy. It is powdery, but not pink. Creamy. Cozy. Just how one wants to feel when stepping out of the bath. Not warm, but just pleasantly so. The famous 20°C.

I do not find the scent soapy at all. It inevitably reminds one of cosmetics, but more of the caring than the cleansing kind. And this association seems very pleasant to me. I can easily imagine wearing this almond scent regularly at the office when there are no special appointments. A fragrance for adult women and men alike. Calm. I also consider it suitable for summer - because it is bright and airy and yet so present that it satisfies me. (I have my difficulties with scents that are very fleeting or disappear close to the skin.) It lasts a good 10 hours.

I give it a recommendation. Come in. Bathe in almond milk. It is wonderful!

09/30/2021

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

RaniJuli
18 Reviews

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RaniJuli

Helpful Review 9

Of Film Divas, Powder Puffs & Almond Milk

I can only echo my predecessor's sentiments: I too am surprised by the rather restrained reviews of the beautiful scent "Mandorla" by Ortigia.

I bought it on a happy impulse in a small shop in the old town of Vilnius, which drew me inside with its beautifully nostalgic and imaginatively designed window display.

And what can I say: The magic continued inside!
Every single item in the assortment was chosen with love and great taste. Everything reflected the fine originality of the shop's owner. A woman in her 40s, elegant silk dress, blonde curly bob haircut, posture and gestures of a former stage dancer.

She greeted me warmly, then left me completely alone to wander in amazement - the perfect mix. Naturally, I was immediately drawn to the shelf with the perfumes. The small shop carried two brands: Ortigia and Papillon Rouge.

Now I must mention that my enthusiasm for the olfactory and the visual nearly balances out. Therefore, I eagerly reached for the original bottles from Ortigia, with leopards that looked as if they were painted directly onto the glass and authentically handmade. Inspecting (the scent is called Mandorla, so almond, perfect) - sniffing - hmmmm - spraying... HMMMM. What rises from my wrist immediately conjures an image in my mind's eye.

That of a film diva from the 1930s, sitting in a beautifully printed silk kimono at her lavish vanity table, applying her expensive powder with all the time in the world and a large soft puff. Nothing rushes her; the world outside will wait for her. This is a ritual that takes time. Among silver hairbrushes, crystal bottles, and powder boxes stands a tall slender vase with a few branches full of white flowers - almond blossoms that remind her of her last trip to Italy. Next to the vase is a small white porcelain plate with fine gold decoration and delicate almond pastries dusted with powdered sugar, which she also got to know and love on this trip...

Just as it smells at this moment in this place: That is how "Mandorla" smells!
The scent envelops me for a good 7 hours, gently retreating in between, only to unexpectedly rise back to my nose with a certain movement.
It changes only minimally. At first, I perceive a slightly gourmand almond note, which after about 2 hours gives way to a soft, never intrusive powder scent.

"Mandorla" is not a scent for a grand entrance, but for the hours leading up to it.
In which one takes time for oneself and the anticipation slowly grows.
Or perhaps takes another walk in the twilight, because right now the flowers in the surrounding gardens smell particularly beautiful.

For this, I couldn't wish for a better companion!

Updated on 09/30/2021

10/30/2013

6Scent 2.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Morgaina
51 Reviews

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Morgaina

Helpful Review 5

Bitter Almond Oil - a Sweet Poison?

I received a sample of Ortigia "Mandorla Parfumes" yesterday. Apparently, the English name of the fragrance is not quite correct here in the forum. The bottle and packaging correspond to Ortigia's product line, featuring the two leopards and palm trees.
The island of Ortigia is, by the way, part of the old town center of Syracuse in Sicily. It is usually overrun by countless tourists who eagerly admire and photograph the mythical refuge of the nymph Arethusa, who is said to have transformed into a spring here.

The Eau de Parfum Mandorla consists of Sicilian bitter almond blossoms, which have a very complex scent (I detect tonka bean, amber, and a hint of cinnamon), although officially only bitter almond oil is mentioned as the fragrance ingredient.
On my skin, the scent is in no way sweet, but rather exudes a dry, slightly bitter almond aroma. The scent reminds me of the good old bitter almond oil from Dr. Oetker for baking. When I hear the word "Mandorla," I immediately think of the sugary sweet amaretto liqueur, which I unfortunately also catch a whiff of when testing Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo series "Mandorlo di Sicilia." That one is definitely not for me, far too sweet, and I don't want to smell like I've bathed in liqueur. I'd much rather bathe in Ortigia's "Almond/Mandorla," which is like Weleda's almond milk bath.
Of course, the two mono-almond fragrances are similar, but Mandorla is more mature, significantly less sweet in a childish way, and I can definitely imagine it on men during the cooler months.

Layered with vanilla, this is a strong candidate for purchase for the upcoming winter season. I will keep that in mind.

08/16/2011

7Scent 10Longevity

Ergoproxy
1130 Reviews

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Ergoproxy

Very helpful Review 3

Sweet Head

Today, I had the chance to test Almond by Ortigia by coincidence. Here, too, the name says it all. Those expecting a great scent progression with this fragrance will experience a sweet disappointment.

However, this scent doesn't have anything truly bitter, but a lot of sweetness, which is most intense at the beginning. It also doesn't smell like baking aroma, and I suspect that besides the listed bitter almond oil, amber and vanilla have been used as well. The scent progression consists of this lush sweetness slowly diminishing and ending in a pleasant almond-vanilla-amber note. This lasts very well and easily survives a shower. The intensity is very close to the body, making this fragrance wearable and not drifting into the overpowering.

Conclusion: Quite delicious for an almond scent!

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