What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and guatemalan cardamom. The heart brings cardamom and french violet. On the skin it settles into amber and cardamom. Overall it smells citrus and warm spicy.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom EDC in detail
4711 is the house behind Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €86. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote.
Who will like Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by warm spicy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and warm spicy smells and notes like cardamom and amber. Less obvious notes include lemon, ginger and neroli. Perfume fans rate it 3.89 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 spread further.
Other 4711 perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil, Acqua Colonia Intense Wakening Woods Of Scandinavia and Acqua Colonia Variety.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (6 shared notes), Liz Claiborne Curve (7 shared notes), Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (7 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Liz Claiborne Curve starts from €46.
More questions
Can men wear Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.