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    Side by side

    Maai vs. Mandodari Mandodari

    Maai by Bogue bottle

    Maai

    Bogue
    Eau de Parfum2014
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Maai peaks in winter, while Mandodari Mandodari belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Maai vs. Mandodari Mandodari
    MaaiMandodari Mandodari
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20142023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAntonio GardoniPrin Lomros
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Maai

    Musky
    Animalic
    White Floral
    Aldehydic
    Amber
    Fresh
    Powdery
    Tuberose

    Mandodari Mandodari

    White Floral
    Floral
    Animalic
    Woody
    Amber
    Aldehydic
    Musky
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesTuberose
    AldehydesChampa FlowerJasmineOrange Blossom
    Heart
    JasmineRose
    TuberoseGardeniaThai CivetCloveBlack PepperCamphor
    Base
    CivetResinous NotesMusk
    SandalwoodTeakwoodPatchouliLabdanumAmbergrisTobaccoAshOakmossCuminChoya Ral

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Maai vs. Mandodari Mandodari
    MaaiMandodari Mandodari
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Maai doesn't court an audience, it simply projects hard enough that the audience comes to it. The aldehydic brightness pulls you in, but the civet, resins, and musk are what make you stay.Maai
    The aldehydic opening is the test. Cool, almost metallic white florals hitting bright before the warmth arrives. Pass that and you've found something rare.Mandodari Mandodari