Aoud Sandroses

Aoud Sandroses is another gorgeous offering from Mancera, but initially I found it a bit difficult to describe this fragrance until I got whacked upside the head with an olfactory epiphany. First off, you will instantly detect that telltale Mancera fragrance DNA as this perfume opens smelling like a lighter, fresher, version of some of their heavy-hitting rose-oud stunners such as The Aoud and Black to Black. But don't let your senses be mislead since Aoud Sandroses goes an entirely different direction after the first few minutes. What I get from Aoud Sandroses as it transitions into the heart and well into the drydown will not be described in notes or accords. Instead, I detect a subtle, tamed, muted Mancera rose-oud (opulent and enigmatic) that is blended expertly with the Ghosts of Gres Cabochard past as I sit here enjoying the Holiday Season; just a delightfully warm, classy, sophisticated and ballsy chypre floral. This fragrance is perfect for a strong-willed, sexy, self-confident woman...but it equally appropriate for that true gentleman who subscribes to the Art of Manliness. While this fragrance does have a touch of that old-school fragrance vibe going on, it is certainly not dated (think Gres Cabochard, Halston Classic, Maxim's Pour Homme, Balenciago Ho Hang Club, etc.). Performance is excellent, but not beastly, in that it lasts 8+ hours and projects above average on my skin.

This is something. It is a beautiful fragrance. It opens with heavy rose, carried by sandalwood and leather. For me it is hard to detect the other notes, which makes it a bit too feminine for me. As a man, you might find this a bit difficult to wear. For a woman (35+), this scent is amazing. Sample before buying!!!!! Scent: 9/10 Projection: 10/10 Sillage: 10/10 Longevity: 10/10 Versatility 7/10 Uniqueness: 7/10 Price-performance: 8/10 (Might be a bit pricy for some) Total: 8 (Would rate it higher, if it was not marketed as unisex. You got to be a very confident man if you can pull this one off.)

OMG, I have never purchased from this line before, this is positively gorgeous, breathtaking - stunning! It’s an Oud with an Oriental bent, and yes I can see that it could be unisex, but the florals in this juice are of the “knee shaking, trembling and swooning” variety. I adore it, but I am also not happy that I will need to investigate other Mancera fragrances to see what I have been missing out on. If the nose behind this is Pierre Montale, of the Montale line, it explains the slight similarity to Golden Flowers. This is Golden Flowers on steroids with the mystery and depth that Oud brings.

Very similar to the other Mancera Gold Intensive Aoud - although that one is slightly more zingy citrusy. I get a celery note in fact. Both very good oriental scents and last well. Rose and wood / leathery notes are a great combo. Very subtle rose thankfully. I have 100+ niche samples for swap within Europe - get in touch! Updated spreadsheet of samples on my profile.

3 words , very oudy fragrance.