Wind Wood

WIND WOOD is one of the overlooked gems in the Mancera Catalogue and one of my favourites along with Wild Leather. The hype train is all about Cedrat Boise and Roses Vanille and Aoud Vanille these days and while all of the above are well deserving of it, some of these lesser known gems get swept aside in the process. Another thing I have noticed is that because they are pretty cheaply priced for niche, they dont have the snob value of say MFK or Xerjoff so people tend to overlook this Brand but make no mistake, they have some gems and Wind wood is one of the better frags I have smelled in a while. Initial notes are a green citrus, with a slightly acrid smell, which is the pepper which is very legible. The smell of a jar of green peppercorns. This phase of the fragrance lasts for about half an hour before the real transformation happens and the beautiful violet and patchouli blend comes through. Lot of people smell the green top notes and the violet in the heart and assume this is a GIT clone which this most definitely is not. They are similar type of frags sharing some common notes but they do very different things. That being said, if you are a fan of GIT like I am, you should definitely check this out as you will find quite a few things to love here. From the base notes listed what I get mostly is the woody cedar and a dry, stark vetiver which blend with the violet note. I dont get any oakmoss but there are hints of a sweet ambery white musk and also a kind of ashy note which I am assuming is the leather if sniffed close to the spot sprayed, in the dry down. Now all this might sound complicated but in execution, what Wind Wood turns out is a clean, woody, violet frag. Nothing daring or risky, just great smelling. Longevity and projection like most manceras is excellent. 2 sprays to the chest and it lasts all day and office friendly as well. Actually got a compliment from a lady client I was showing some properties to so all good there. This and Wild Leather are my favourite hidden gems in the Mancera line up and frankly, I get more compliments with these than Cedrat Boise or Roses Vanille, despite all the hype they have. Maybe it's my body chemistry but for whatever reason, this is a winner for me. 2 thumbs up.

What a nice opening! Pink pepper, fresh green violets. It reminds me exactly of Green Irish Tweed's opening, even dupes of GIT never seem to capture the opening, but Wind Wood certainly did! The opening compard to GIT's wet opening is like 90-95% the same, the pink pepper just hits a bit different. I dont get a petrol or synthetic smell as some have complained. As it dries down, the amber, vetiver and oakmoss start to present themselves. The oakmoss is is wet, earthy and the vetiver is a dry non smoky vetiver. Such a nice combo! The amber brings the intense fresh greenness down and blends it all nicely together. The patchouli definitely gives it a slight woody masculine edge. Its a pretty linear scent of green notes+violet+warm wood. Nothing groundbreaking BUT, it is so nicely blended. To me personally, its literally the initial wet opening of Green Irish Tweed in a bottle. Ive always loved the wet opening of GIT and hate how the dupes can capture the drydown, the base, but never fully capture that initial first 5 minutes that makes the dupes fall short of being true 1:1. Wind Wood does not smell like GIT per say in the drydown. Itd be about 75-80% but it masterfully captures the opening. Anyone looking for a scent that is the first initial wet opening of GIT without the rest, THIS IS THE SCENT. Update:***after wearing for several hours, the longevity is amazing. Like its only been on for maybe 20 minutes. Honestly, I think I prefer this over Green Irish Tweed, its just such an incredible scent. The patchouli really makes this GIT with a more masculine woody vibe. Almost like a GIT flanker but its own thing. I'll never go back to GIT after this!

A modern and elegant signature scent for all men 20+. A true ace of all trades, Wind Wood can be worn anywhere for anything. I get the Farhenheit connection, but this one is much smoother, much more modern, and smells undeniably better than Dior's original, or the Aqua flanker. It likewise blows Givenchy's Gentlemen Only out of the water in every possible way. This is one of my favorites from Mancera. Fantastic by any and all performance metrics. Extremely high quality scent. More than anything, I have to say this scent is extremely timely. I'm aware that it came out in 2014, but I fear Mr. Montale was ahead of his time, yet again. Not much on the market today (especially in the designer realm) has half as much character as Wind Wood, yet Wind Wood manages to have an abundance, without sacrificing in freshness, cleanliness, or mass appeal. Summary: a truly invigorating reinterpretation and revitalization of violet. Perfect for a signature scent. Masculine, clean, refined. Edited to Add: The longevity on this fragrance, especially as a skin scent, is really impressive. Wind Wood has one of my very favorite dry downs among the hundreds of scents that have passed through my collection. The deep dry down is reminiscent of Creed's signature ambergris dry down. I don't know how they're able to do that at this price point but wow, I'll be wearing this for a very long time.

I recently got this after reading that it smells similar to CD Fahrenheit. I have a little sample of Fahrenheit edt and like how it smells, but I find the longevity not so good. Aside from the Fahrenheit sample, I got Dsquared Rocky Mountain too. Here are my observations after testing out the three scents over a couple of times. The strong similarity between the three scents is in the initial spray up to 5 minutes. What I experienced is like what adriana.ticleanu mentioned below. The notes that stand out for me in the beginning that links the three perfumes is Vetiver, cedar and violet. To my nose though, I think Wind wood is potent but not harsh. Fahrenheit differs by having a gasoline like vibe that many describe in it that I don't smell in Wind Wood. Dsquared Rocky Mountain differs by leaning more heavily on the Vetiver and cedarwood notes. What Wind wood has that makes it different is the noticable mandarin orange and amber notes. The two notes makes it a bit sweeter and smoother to me. I am happy with the scent of Wind Wood and its overall performance. The projection and longevity are above average. This is a safe and mass appealing scent compared to the previous Mancera Wild Leather I reviewed.

I got a sample of this today and I am in love, getting a full bottle next. I do not really get the comparisons to Fahrenheit, I would never think about it when smelling Wind Wood. This might be far fetched as well but it actually reminds me of Reflection Man by Amouage. Definitely not a clone or anything like that but the scent profile is the same to me. The notes are similar and both fragrances are a perfectly balanced mix of sweet, citrus and woody accords. Wind Wood has a very subtle leather note on top of that. The opening is just fantastic to me, sweet and citrusy and then goes into a smooth, woody dry down with a touch of leather and powder. Perfect for any time of/day year and any occasion. It's not a beast mode on my skin but the performance is solid. I'm not a signature scent type of guy but I have a feeling I will be using this one a LOT once the full bottle arrives. It is very masculine and to some people it might smell a bit dated, it's not similar to the recent popular releases (makes sense since it's form 2014). I showed this to my wife and she said that this smells like something my dad would wear rather than me but it's still 10/10 from me.

I didn't like this at first, but my FragranceNet travel spray leaking all over the others it came with might have soured that first impression. But after a few wearings in the summer, it makes me excited for the fall. It definitely compares with Fahrenheit EDT, but where Fahrenheit reminds me of summer, specifically mowing the lawn-- gasoline and freshly cut grass-- Wind Wood's vetiver is more of a dry hay on top of the gasoline. I initially thought it smelled like a barn with a leaky tractor. So Wind Wood and Fahrenheit both conjure tractors and are nostalgic, but Wind Wood is an autumn hayride-- a much more enjoyable memory than a sweaty summer lawn-mowing. I'm debating whether to buy the full bottle of WW or just layer Fahrenheit over some vetiveryl acetate for a similar effect. WW doesn't have Fahrenheit's projection, and it's rare that a Mancera doesn't blow the doors off a designer. I'll be debating this one until my decant runs out. Edit: It ran out, and I bought the FB. Loving it. Edit #2: I now have a backup bottle. Easily one of my favorites.

A nice, masculine (although the shop assistant who I got the sample from said she wears it.), woody perfume. Mancera have done well in creating some interesting fragrances, Wind wood not being their most but definitely worthy of merit. Looking at the notes here you'd think it was a new take on vetiver perhaps? but it really is a combination of dry cedar and some slightly greener, woody notes and vetiver. The opening is pink pepper, hint of violets and cedar and musk not cliched or over baring, then WW dries down to a tiny amount of soft leather, vetiver and woods. Nothing ground breaking as I mentioned already and very accessible stuff but I wasn't expecting anything massively brave. Fair longevity and projection I will have to sample again to be sure but I'm pretty certain my first impressions are correct.

Wind Wood by Mancera: This is nice, it's woody and green and earthy but in an almost clean, ever so slightly soapy/powdery way but not quite like that of a Prada. It's got the same violet leaf note as Dior Fahrenheit that gives it the very characteristic petrol/gasoline smell whereas the supporting notes in this tone it down and make it like a much cleaner, smoother and more wearable Fahrenheit. Perfect for any season in my opinion and good for any age with great longevity. A lot of people also say insane projection but I can't agree though that may just be me going slightly noseblind after a while. Very underrated. Top notes: Orange, pepper, green touch Middle notes: Smoky violet and patchouli Base notes: Cedar, smooth and pleasant leather and a touch of oakmoss 4.5/5

I’m finding absolute gems from the house of Mancera. Here is another! Opening for me is extremely fresh and green. Dry down quickly exposes the best Violet note I have smelled. Violet for me can go very wrong...but not in this one. Over time, vetiver and woods expose themselves. From start to finish, this truly is a fantastic DNA...a true indulgence. Longevity, as with most Manceras, is fantastic. Performance was OK...although maybe not on par with others from house. This fragrance is extremely versatile for me. I will wear this Spring, Summer and Fall. I think it could be worn in Winter, but others would be better options. As usual, get a sample before buying a bottle, but if you like green notes, Violet leaf, and vetiver...you will probably really enjoy this.

This fragrance is being GATE KEPT! Out of all my Mancera Fragrances, this is the one that easily stands out amongst all the others. There’s something about this fragrance that takes me back to grade school, standing in front of the pencil sharpener smelling those fresh pencil shavings. You get a minor bit of petrol from the violet leaf, but the cedar in this is so good! if you're a guy that is looking for something fresh, yet alluring and so different from anything else out there I'd recommend getting your nose on this one. This stuff is truly just a gem. Every month I say to myself that something is my new favorite, but this is hands-down going to be in my top 10 forever. Is it blind by safe) ... I would say yes, for anybody over 30.

I wanted to try something different from Mancera! I already own Mancera Red Tobacco, but i wanted something else, but also that they were on discount! First I said i buy one between Cedrat Boise and Kumkuat Wood! But i have some similar scents, so i decided to go blind and choose Wind wood! I do not regret it at all! Such an amazing scent and so very unknown! This one is manly and classy! You have a nice violet/leather/woody aromatic scent! The violet note it is well blended with leather, which you can feel it like suede leather! The scent is absolutely amazing, sillage/performance great! Pffff, Thank God i am not disspointed about it! And yes it shares some similar notes with Mancera Aoud Violet! Just love the scent!

Now this is my opinion, but it's perfect in my eyes. It lasts long, as long as you could ever need with enough sprays but it doesn't overstay. In regards to projection it is noticeable but not in an intrusive way that offends others. Speaking of offense, to most people none to be had. Now the smell itself... where do I start? To my nose with the orange and violet with the tiniest touch of sweetness from the pink pepper, supported by the heavier green notes and woods. As it dries, it gets even better with the orange and pink pepper fading to the leathery backbone of the fragrance, the woods deepening and the violet staying the same strength throughout the duration. Wind Wood is my favorite fragrance of all time.

Excellent fragrance for spring. Woody, green, violet heavy. Either the scent or my nose changed during the three years I've had it. It used to strongly remind me of the petrol-like scent of Dior Fahrenheit for the first 20 minutes, which seems to have disappeared now. I prefer the middle and drydown anyway. I read somewhere that the scent was inspired by Scandinavian forests in the summer. Cannot comment on that, but I used to have a Scandinavian summer themed bathing foam (not from Mancera) that was similar to this. I also like the clean and simplified bottle presentation. Not a typical mainstream perfume, a standout from the designer choices. It is well priced for a niche.

Another great fragrance from mancera. Its crisp, woody, light and energizing. oakmoss vetiver and light on a pink pepper are dominant notes in this. Feels like spring in a bottle. I use about 5 sprays and im good to go. Perfect for warmer weather. Though I cannot detect any citrus notes in this maybe I cant catch my nose to it. Longevity is ok. I get about 6 maybe 7 hours of performance and descent projection. Most of my mancera I have tried are strong and potent mainly because they have aoud in it but this one is nice and safe to wear and its a crowd pleaser. And it wont hurt someone nose if overspray. Would definitely dig this this summer. Good job mancera

I got a sample of this last year and was blown away. One of the best, if not the best fresh scent I have smelled since I was a kid in the 70's. JMHO, but this stuff is what I want to be pickled in before I go in the box. :D I'm just glad there is not too much of this around as too much popularity would kill it for me, but it's a stunner and one of those ones that makes me feel good to have it on. Powerful and eternal, I had to get a bottle straight away (which took MONTHS to arrive), and it's the old screw cap type. An absolute winner on my skin. Close to Mancera Aoud Violet (but another big step up) if you need a comparison.

This is another blind buy, which I don't regret for! It isn't something unique, but it is very nicely done, woody aromatic, earthy scent. This instantly reminds me of Terre d'Hermes and I'm glad, cause I like it. In comparison with TdH it has similar earthiness, but with less citrus plus violet and oakmoss added. Longevity and projection are above average and it meets my expectations for EDP concentration. Overall I can recommend this to all TdH fans and to all lovers of woody, earthy, green scents. My ratings: Fragrance 8/10, longevity and projection 10/10

Must admit, the opening is very harsh, bitter, and very peppery. However, when it dries down, it is absolutely amazing. The best way to describe it is as if you were walking through a birch forest at sunset. Very woody and dry, and it is deeply complex when you smell it. There is a slight hint of soapiness , and a dry sweetness that doesn't even really smell sweet I just can't really describe it in words. Amazing scent, the performance is nuclear and longevity on skin is 8+ hours, and even longer on clothes.

Another outstanding Mancera! First i get blasted with pepper and cedarwoods, followed by violets and vetiver, later on after 30min or so the orange, leather and patchouly kick in, which makes it all a bit darker. Drydown stays fresh but a little dark and forms into a fruity vetiver leather bubble, not unlike Cedrat Boise or Terre d'Hermes even, but a bit greener. Leans masculine. Performance is good, 4 a 5 sprays should get you through the workday, good office-scent. Very good fragrance! 91

This fragrance has been my white whale for some time now and I am finally able to say I've got her, this was an instant love for me as violet is one of my favorite notes. And this is VIOLET to the MAX, gives me Fahrenheit vibes but slightly different, and I'm not at all into super masculine frags I probably lean more unisex leaning feminine if anything but this one is THE ONE. Seems like Pierre Montale and nem stop making this one if can get your nose on this one soon stock is drying up.

Just brought, right now it’s lasted me a good 6.5 hours as I’m speaking it seams like it will be almost gone in another hour this is just amazing. I don’t smell Fahrenheit at all but I smell I sort of a PDM Galloway smell as a manly but fresh smell but this one other that Galloway actully lasts. I find this nothing like gentleman and normal I stringy dislike green fragrances but this one is surprisingly realy good. Def a signature scent for those looking 9.8/10 12/10 including price