How it smells
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange. The heart brings jasmine sambac and Chinese jasmine. On the skin it settles into musk and woody notes. Overall it smells white floral and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Mandarine Muse 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
Forever 21 Mandarine Muse EDP in detail
Mandarine Muse EDP comes from Forever 21. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Mandarine Muse sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lancôme Idole L'Intense and Lanvin Arpege spread further.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €18, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 and Lancôme Idole L'Intense.
Its style
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by gourmand and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and gourmand smells and notes like jasmine sambac and musk. Less obvious notes include lily and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
When in the day to wear Mandarine Muse
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Lancôme Idole L'Intense is a lighter match.
Other Forever 21 perfumes
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Guava Tiger Lily, Mango Gelato and Vanilla Sunrise.
Mandarine Muse dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 (5 shared notes), Lancôme Idole L'Intense (5 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (5 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How long does Mandarine Muse last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Mandarine Muse come out?
It came out in 2013.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.