How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Lavender and black pepper at the top, violet and iris in the middle and tonka bean and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
M+ 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
A closer look at Mandarina Duck M+ EDT
M+ EDT is made by Mandarina Duck. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro spreads further.
M+: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €54. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Azzaro.
Best season for M+
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Other Mandarina Duck perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Black Extreme, Vida Loca and The Mandariners.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like violet and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include lemon, cypress and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.77 out of 5.
If you like M+, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Azzaro (7 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne (6 shared notes) and Chanel Pour Monsieur (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
When did M+ come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can women wear M+?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.