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Contemporary Blend Collection

Akigala Mandarino New Notes 2024

8.3 / 10 244 Ratings

A new perfume by New Notes for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is fruity-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by HIC Beauty.
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Main accords

Fruity

Sweet

Synthetic

Woody

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Raspberry

Apple

Mandarin orange

Passion fruit

Heart Notes

Jasmine

Lily of the valley Freesia

Freesia

Base Notes

Akigalawood® Amber

Amber

Ratings

Scent

8.3244 Ratings

Longevity

8.2214 Ratings

Sillage

7.9209 Ratings

Bottle

7.8208 Ratings

Value for money

7.3185 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users · last update on 12/13/2025.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Contemporary Blend Collection collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Ganymede Eau de Parfum

This is not Gaba

Masa

Hypnotic Honolulu

Chimilka

Guidance Eau de Parfum

Reviews

17 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/18/2025

6.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Pennantis
125 Reviews

Pennantis

1

Same old Akigala story..

Pulpy, juicy, citrusy, super impressive duration but....I cannot take anymore parfums with akigalawood..Bois Imperial, Blue Talisman, Shine Bright Despite/Everything..nice but boring—I mean, after a few seconds they all smell the same.
I can perfectly get why such parfum caterogy is a compliment magnet / mass-appealing.
Surely unique for those who have never experienced akigala—sweet, woody but somehow synthetic..
Not my cup of tea anymore.

03/05/2025

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Cimi
385 Reviews

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Cimi

Helpful Review 14

The More Wearable, Everyday Ganymede

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.

01/25/2025

6.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Connie
334 Reviews

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Connie

8

Synthetic doesn't get much more pronounced.

Very synthetic and for me a super exhausting scent. It doesn't have much to do with Guidance Eau de Parfum but annoys in the same way... I do see a bit of similarity to Guidance Eau de Parfum.

The fragrance is very fruity in a super artificial way. The mandarin is clearly in the foreground for the first hour and smells to me like a cheap/artificial mandarin juice. In the heart, my eternal nemesis, the lily of the valley, shines, fighting a decent battle for the leading role with the mandarin. In the drydown, the scent becomes more pleasant for me. It becomes noticeably woodier and a hint of the mandarin recedes into the background. However, it remains a very synthetic/pungent scent that has good longevity. It is absolutely not for me. I completely miss the noble and the beautiful. I also lack an occasion for the fragrance. I often have problems with fruity perfumes, with a few exceptions. It just comes off super pungent and almost burns in the nose.

It is very special and I understand why it has its fans. Those who love fruity scents and have nothing against synthetics will probably like this fragrance.
I partially understand the comparison to Ganymede Eau de Parfum. In my opinion, these two perfumes have very little in common. Only two notes are shared between the two perfumes, and they smell so different to me as well. However, in the drydown, the similarity becomes greater; Ganymede Eau de Parfum is suitable for super noble occasions and has hardly any perceivable mandarin, while Akigala Mandarino mainly smells of fruit but has the pungent and synthetic quality of Ganymede. In the drydown, the scent actually turns into a mix between Ganymede Eau de Parfum and Guidance Eau de Parfum. The scent tends to be masculine for me.

08/16/2025

9.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Okgooo
3 Reviews

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Okgooo

Helpful Review 8

Do androids dream of electric mandarins?

Mandarin, but not from Sicily, rather freshly squeezed in the Orbital Hotel, under neon tubes and artificial gravity.
Not juicy fruit - more like a 3D-printed vitamin pill with a mandarin aroma.
Alongside Akigalawood: dark, smoky, but on polished steel - like pouring patchouli into an air conditioning unit.
In between, a jasmine - but not floral, more like a holographic bloom, perfumed from the printer.
A raspberry note flashes like a neon sign: sweet, brief, a bit artificial, gone immediately.
Passion fruit? More tropical simulation than real fruit - the scent of a virtual smoothie in the space club.
It smells of the future, but not of utopia - more like a designer lounge in NGC 4038/4039, where robots serve sprightly drinks.
The freshness lasts briefly, then the wood modules take over: angular, metallic, like a perfume made from carbon fibers.
One wavers between refreshment and a certain sterile coldness - as if sipping on a space station Orangina while the cosmos rushes outside.
A scent like a minimalist science fiction film: cool, aesthetic, but with a subtle trash note. Futuristic mandarin with dark sides.

09/14/2025

10Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Sebbo683
2 Reviews

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Sebbo683

Helpful Review 7

Love at First Sniff

As a teacher on a class trip, you don't have much free time or relaxation. On the 4th day, however, we had some free time in the beautiful Bolzano. With a companion, I went straight to the Thaler perfumery, as we were both eager for niche fragrances and the store looked phenomenal online.
First of all, a big recommendation!! Brilliant setup, great service, and an amazing selection! We spent a relaxed 2 hours there. One of the employees, who took fantastic care of us, said that I absolutely had to try the Akigala Mandarino on my skin, as it would surely be something for me. And what can I say, once I smelled it, twice I smelled it, three times I smelled it, and it was immediately clear that I had to have it. Even on the way back, I received nothing but compliments from the other companions. A fantastic scent that is not overpowering!
The mandarin note at the beginning doesn't blast off the skin but is immediately noticeable. After a while, the fragrance becomes slightly woody, but remains fruity-sweet. It never becomes unpleasant, and you always want to sniff it. The longevity is absolutely top-notch. It is completely suitable for everyday wear and can actually be worn almost year-round. Perhaps not on the coldest winter days, but otherwise definitely. The projection is moderate, which makes it wearable in closer spaces. A clear recommendation for people who need a lighter yet long-lasting scent.
I will always associate it with the class trip to South Tyrol. :D

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