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    Mandorla vs. Amandes Orientales

    Mandorla by L'Erbolario bottle

    Mandorla

    L'Erbolario
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Mandorla rates higher with the community, while Amandes Orientales projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mandorla vs. Amandes Orientales
    MandorlaAmandes Orientales
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182010
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPierre Montale
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mandorla

    Almond
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Nutty
    Fruity
    Amber
    Floral
    White Floral

    Amandes Orientales

    Almond
    Vanilla
    Nutty
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotJasmine
    Musk
    Heart
    Almond
    Base
    VanillaSiam Benzoin
    VanillaSmokeAlmond

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mandorla vs. Amandes Orientales
    MandorlaAmandes Orientales
    Score4/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The bitter almond isn't a quirk, it's the whole point. It isn't about novelty or surprise. It simply is. If you've been searching for something that smells distinctive rather than derivative.Mandorla
    Here's the thing about Amandes Orientales, the opening doesn't ask permission. Bitter almond, a greenish edge, smoke that reads sharp. But that same rawness is what makes it worth wearing. It softens.Amandes Orientales