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Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic (EDT)

2007

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Versions Timeline

2007

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$75 – $125

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Marie Salamagne

"Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic EDT is a fresh citrus-aromatic fragrance built around juicy mandarin brightened by basil and softened with tea, florals, and light woods. Market evidence confirms it as a Guerlain release from 2007 within the Aqua Allegoria line. Its character is widely described as sparkling, cheerful, and beverage-like, with a sweet mandarin opening and an aromatic-green twist rather than a sharp cologne profile. The composition is meant to evoke energizing freshness and refined simplicity, making it one of the more accessible and easygoing entries in the collection. Reviews consistently highlight its uplifting citrus charm, though performance is often described as moderate or soft compared with richer Guerlain styles. Overall, it wears as a polished summer-friendly mandarin scent with a lightly herbal, clean, woody finish."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Hot
Humid
Mild

Moods

Fresh
Cheerful
Uplifting
Playful
Relaxed

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel
Vacation

Fun Facts

Guerlain’s official copy describes the scent as 'juicy and tangy mandarin flesh transcended by the aromatic freshness of basil, then energized by green tea over a background of woody notes.'

Mandarine Basilic later inspired a stronger flanker, Mandarine Basilic Forte, showing the original’s enduring popularity within Aqua Allegoria.

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Aromatic Profile

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Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshFruityGreenFloralSpicyWoodySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

mandarin
clementine
orange blossom
bitter orange
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

basil
green tea
ivy
peony
chamomile
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

amber
sandalwood
woody notes

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently praises the sparkling mandarin opening and the basil accent that gives the fragrance a mojito-like, aromatic freshness. Reviewers often describe it as juicy, clean, easy to wear, and especially suited to warm weather or office use. The most common criticism is performance: some find longevity only around 2–4 hours, while others report better wear with generous application. Projection is usually described as moderate to soft rather than loud. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for scent quality and mood, with reservations mainly around value versus longevity.”

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