The Akigala Mandarino has not only performed well for me but has also received quite a few compliments from those around me over the past few days; so much so that my wife prefers to reach for the Akigala Mandarino for herself rather than the Ganymede Eau de Parfum. Yes, the association with the Ganymede Eau de Parfum is recognizable, but the scent is still distinct and follows its own path.
...but how does it smell and where do the differences lie? Let's get into it:
- The Akigala Mandarino starts off much more pleasantly in my view; the mandarin is clearly recognizable like in the Ganymede Eau de Parfum, but it is much fruitier thanks to the other fruity accords that have been blended very well together. This medicinal quality from saffron is absent here, making the scent more pleasant but also less abrasive; for all those who like it extravagant - stick with the Ganymede Eau de Parfum.
- The opening is followed by a light floral phase, which is much softer, gentler, and "airier" than in the Ganymede Eau de Parfum, where a certain leatheriness even comes through. This floral aspect is quickly caught up by woody accords that are similar to the Ganymede Eau de Parfum; fresh, woody, slightly earthy; in contrast to the Ganymede Eau de Parfum, this woodiness is a bit more amber-like, slightly sweeter, and not as dry/leathery as in the Ganymede Eau de Parfum.
- The performance is of course a bit weaker, as the overdose of saffron and woodiness in the Ganymede Eau de Parfum contributes massively to its performance; here the performance is definitely above average and good (sillage and longevity), but by no means as strong as in the Ganymede Eau de Parfum.
Now; you see, the scent is indeed a bit more independent than many think; a bit fruitier in the opening, generally less abrasive and leathery, and also sweeter in the dry down. Overall, this makes it much more wearable and also more likely to receive compliments; performance is correspondingly weaker, but that's fine, actually quite good for everyday and office wear.
DaMeniz 1 year ago