17
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Mandarino di Amalfi
feminine
Created by Calice Becker
Mandarino di Amalfi by Tom Ford is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Mandarino di Amalfi was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint, Basil, Tarragon and Black Currant; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Clary Sage, Shiso, Coriander and Black Pepper; base notes are Musk, Vetiver, Amber, Labdanum and Civet.
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Main Accords
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
5%
Win
58%
Spr
100%
Sum
11%
Fall
Day & Night
85%
Day
15%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,424 votes
4.15
Love it
1.5k44%
Like it
1.3k38%
OK
3089%
Dislike
2858%
Hate it
311%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 35 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
The community appreciates Mandarino di Amalfi's fresh mandarin opening and pleasant citrus profile, making it a solid comfort fragrance. However, the notoriously weak longevity is a significant drawback that prevents it from being considered excellent value, and it's best purchased at a discount. The fragrance appeals to those prioritizing scent quality over performance, though some find it overly soapy or generic.
Strengths
- Excellent fresh citrus opening with juicy mandarin note
- Beautiful, pleasant fragrance as a comfortable daily scent
- Unique and enjoyable compared to similar offerings like Neroli Portofino
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity (typically 4-6 hours maximum, Acqua version only 15-20 minutes)
- Can smell soapy or overly clinical to some wearers
- Not worth full retail price given performance issues
Best for
Summer casual wearDaily office fragrance (with reapplication)Daytime comfort scent
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
