Let's start with the presentation, very nice box and inside the box it came in a purple pouch, the bottle is awesome looking and has a good quality magnetic cap. Atomiser is really good.IMO it's very masculine and not unisex at all at least to my nose, but everyone is different. The opening is fruity sort of tangy lemon and bergamot. The drydown to me is very woody with a slight sweetness to it, if there is vanilla then it's very subtle, I mainly smell the subtle sweetness and woodyness in the drydown. The drydown to me is what makes it very masculine, it's just too woody to be unisex, but I find the drydown very addictive and makes me want to smell myself a lot.Performance is beast like all Mancera frags, but like a lot of reviewers and YouTubers state with ... MoreLet's start with the presentation, very nice box and inside the box it came in a purple pouch, the bottle is awesome looking and has a good quality magnetic cap. Atomiser is really good.IMO it's very masculine and not unisex at all at least to my nose, but everyone is different. The opening is fruity sort of tangy lemon and bergamot. The drydown to me is very woody with a slight sweetness to it, if there is vanilla then it's very subtle, I mainly smell the subtle sweetness and woodyness in the drydown. The drydown to me is what makes it very masculine, it's just too woody to be unisex, but I find the drydown very addictive and makes me want to smell myself a lot.Performance is beast like all Mancera frags, but like a lot of reviewers and YouTubers state with Cedrat Boise you can become nose blind. So you might think it's worm off after a few hours but other people will still smell it from you. Projection is decent. My friend who I got to the gym with she gave it an 8/10 and thinks it smells fresh. To me it's smells softly sweet and woody undertones.Smell 9/10Performance 8/10Projection 7/10

Lemon notes definitely overpower the mint. I think they used the term “mint” to give it a sense of freshness. Can’t really smell any mint in here. But yes, it is a fresh fragrance. And yet, robust enough to use for a casual dinner. The “Aoud” doesn’t really come across has the usual “oud” one would think of. Has a somewhat floral note to it. If I had to take an educated guess, I’d zero in on ‘rose’. Good for warm days, evenings and true to the Mancera DNA - longevity is top notch. Another good fragrance from the house of Mancera. Hamdan was fourth coming, based on other customer feedback, that it doesn’t quite last as long on the skin but I’m here to tell you that on me, it stayed on, well over 12-14 hours. Thank you Fridaycharm for making this fragrance house ... MoreLemon notes definitely overpower the mint. I think they used the term “mint” to give it a sense of freshness. Can’t really smell any mint in here. But yes, it is a fresh fragrance. And yet, robust enough to use for a casual dinner. The “Aoud” doesn’t really come across has the usual “oud” one would think of. Has a somewhat floral note to it. If I had to take an educated guess, I’d zero in on ‘rose’. Good for warm days, evenings and true to the Mancera DNA - longevity is top notch. Another good fragrance from the house of Mancera. Hamdan was fourth coming, based on other customer feedback, that it doesn’t quite last as long on the skin but I’m here to tell you that on me, it stayed on, well over 12-14 hours. Thank you Fridaycharm for making this fragrance house accessible in India. Special thanks to Hamdan for always taking the time to discuss fragrances with me and recommending good options!

Aoud Lemon Mint by Mancera is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Aoud Lemon Mint was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are Lemon, Almond, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Coriander; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, Leather, Vetiver and Musk, according to Fragrantica. [unpaid ad-brought by 🎅 ] Happy New Year dear friends! This is the second second fragrance brought by Santa this year! Love him so much!!! As a fan of Mancera fragrances, I've come to take the titles of their fragrances with a grain of salt! Like all other Mancera fragrances I have tried and own, this one could be considered super synthetic(not bad imo) as well. As a result, it doesn't come ... MoreAoud Lemon Mint by Mancera is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Aoud Lemon Mint was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are Lemon, Almond, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Coriander; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, Leather, Vetiver and Musk, according to Fragrantica. [unpaid ad-brought by 🎅 ] Happy New Year dear friends! This is the second second fragrance brought by Santa this year! Love him so much!!! As a fan of Mancera fragrances, I've come to take the titles of their fragrances with a grain of salt! Like all other Mancera fragrances I have tried and own, this one could be considered super synthetic(not bad imo) as well. As a result, it doesn't come as much of a surprise to me that there is little "Aoud" in this fragrance, and it doesn't bother me either as oud is something I don't think I'd want to feel very heavy here anyway. This is sort of sweet floral fragrance with a vague interpretation of vanilla, possessing a tart or sour edge, and delivered in a very fresh and cool way. ALM has this distinctly sharp citrus (lemon) thing that happens in the beginning along with the fruits and strong sweetness from vanilla and jasmine that accompanies...the “aoud” follows in the background bringing with it a slightly creamy feel. The oud isn't animalic or medicinal and is just a cushion for the other notes. I can vaguely detect the almond and pepper. The patchouli and musk are much more evident after an hour or two. Although mint is in the name, don't be fooled into thinking there is mint in the fragrance because I detect none and isn’t listed in the notes composition. Not a linear fragrance with different stages and because of that dry down with oud, patchouli, leather and vanilla can be rocked year round… The longevity is crazy, got 12 hrs easily and projection is beastly like most of the fragrances from the brand. Not suitable for very warm and humid weather and in my case this works better in cool spring, fall and winter but also in cool summer nights. ALM bares a strong resemblance to Aoud Blue Notes and will be redundant to own both of them.

Absolutely beautiful! I sampled Roses Vanille by Mancera at the beginning of last year. I fell in love with it when I first smelled it. I usually do not like roses, but this is so much more than that. It is fresh, vanilla, warm, sweet, and sugary. The freshness and airiness come from the lemon and water notes. Even though it is sweet due to the vanilla and the double note of sugar in the fragrance composition, it never becomes cloying or too sweet, where it becomes nauseous because of its freshness. Roses Vanille smells expensive and is never childish or cheap. It is linear and has excellent longevity and sillage. I tested Rose Gourmand from Zara and found they are similar, but Roses Vanille is still more complex and better blended.

You might be thinking $200 is a lot for a cologne. It’s not cheap but Mancera’s Intense Cedarat Boise is worth it. This is a niche brand, but add up the 4 ounces. That’s actually less than a few designers with that math, and it’s a absolutely solid banger of a product. While the Original Cedarat Boise was solid, this is a perfect cologne for all year round. Versatility is important. The best seasons for this are fall/winter, and spring it’s a awesome choice. Use one spray during the summer. This is 45% extract oil, so don’t make it stronger than it needs to be. Some have said this is like Adventus Creed. This is far superior, as the complicated note breakdown and performance, smoke that $250 more cologne. I like Adventus Creed, but I love this one. Mancera has ... MoreYou might be thinking $200 is a lot for a cologne. It’s not cheap but Mancera’s Intense Cedarat Boise is worth it. This is a niche brand, but add up the 4 ounces. That’s actually less than a few designers with that math, and it’s a absolutely solid banger of a product. While the Original Cedarat Boise was solid, this is a perfect cologne for all year round. Versatility is important. The best seasons for this are fall/winter, and spring it’s a awesome choice. Use one spray during the summer. This is 45% extract oil, so don’t make it stronger than it needs to be. Some have said this is like Adventus Creed. This is far superior, as the complicated note breakdown and performance, smoke that $250 more cologne. I like Adventus Creed, but I love this one. Mancera has become quite the character of cologne brands, as they have unique and distinctive scents. Black Currant and citrus open this one up with a solid boom! Spices, patchouli, leather, jasmine, Cambodian Oud, Ambergris, white oak, and vanilla smooth this out. If you’re worrying the Oud will be too much, relax, as actually it’s light and quite fading pleasant in the background. I’d describe this as a strong yet refined cologne, and it’s a compliment magnet. You can wear this in the office with one or two sprays, or heat things up for a date with three. The bottle is quite attractive. You are going to love the pressurized atomizer. Simply put it’s the best ever. Also you’ll be pleased with the magnetic cap. It comes in a relatively plain black box, but also is wrapped up in a grey easy to tie or close bag. It’s up to you how you want to store it, but it’s best in a cool area away from windows. This release has been highly anticipated. It’s sales numbers are impressive. The performance is an easy two feet, and sometimes I smell it the next day. You’ll get 12 hours in a cinch. This is among the lower niche colognes, and I consider it’s value to be extraordinary. This is easily my favorite cologne, as it is playful, seductive, yet mature all at the same time. A must have, and if happy to give it a perfect score.

When you first spray this it has some resemblance to Aventus, but when it dries down it reveals itself to be pretty different. It’s far from a clone, so don’t get this if you’re just looking for an Aventus clone (for that, I’d say Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man is your best bet). Like Aventus and many other similar fragrances, Cedrat Boise tastefully combines bright citrus and fruit notes with a smoky and woody base. In this case, I detect lemon and citrus along with black currant, and I do get the illusion of pineapple for a short while, although I don’t get the actual pineapple note like I smell in Aventus. The base is an alluring combination of sandalwood, cedar, and some kind of leather. The combination of fruity citrus with smoke wood makes for a very versatile ... MoreWhen you first spray this it has some resemblance to Aventus, but when it dries down it reveals itself to be pretty different. It’s far from a clone, so don’t get this if you’re just looking for an Aventus clone (for that, I’d say Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man is your best bet). Like Aventus and many other similar fragrances, Cedrat Boise tastefully combines bright citrus and fruit notes with a smoky and woody base. In this case, I detect lemon and citrus along with black currant, and I do get the illusion of pineapple for a short while, although I don’t get the actual pineapple note like I smell in Aventus. The base is an alluring combination of sandalwood, cedar, and some kind of leather. The combination of fruity citrus with smoke wood makes for a very versatile fragrance that can be worn year round. It’s definitely better suited for warmer months, but it’s not exclusively suited to warmer months like most fresh scents are. I find that spring, summer and autumn are all appropriate times to wear Cedrat Boise, Aventus, Mont Blanc Explorer, and similar fragrances. As far as mass appeal goes, this one is interesting because it does clearly have some widespread appeal (it’s an easy fragrance to compliment), but I’ve seen a lot of people dislike it because some of the base notes disagree with them. I wouldn’t recommend this as a blind buy for that reason. If you need a versatile Aventus-style scent that’s a safer blind buy, I’d reach for one of the better clones (like the Armaf I mentioned above). Personally though, I love this scent, as does my fiancée. It’s one of my favorite warm-weather reaches. Sexy, alluring, fresh, and interesting.

Favorite

This is a lovely fragrance. This scent reminds me of warm baked pineapple with cinnamon and sugar. It smells juicy and fruity, but not in the way that this is feminine at all. The woods bring this fragrance to the masculine side quite a bit. For the most part to me this is linear. It changes every so slightly during a wearing until it gets to the base where it becomes intriguing, but by then my day is pretty much over. It’s very good. I always get wafts of this when I look for it, and I get a good scent bubble from this. This lasts all day and projects for hours. I would say I get 4-6 hours of projection from this and I get about 8-10 hours with this scent. I do not really know how far of a scent bubble I get, but even if it’s only arms length, I love how long this ... MoreThis is a lovely fragrance. This scent reminds me of warm baked pineapple with cinnamon and sugar. It smells juicy and fruity, but not in the way that this is feminine at all. The woods bring this fragrance to the masculine side quite a bit. For the most part to me this is linear. It changes every so slightly during a wearing until it gets to the base where it becomes intriguing, but by then my day is pretty much over. It’s very good. I always get wafts of this when I look for it, and I get a good scent bubble from this. This lasts all day and projects for hours. I would say I get 4-6 hours of projection from this and I get about 8-10 hours with this scent. I do not really know how far of a scent bubble I get, but even if it’s only arms length, I love how long this will last me.

Top shelf

This is one of the nicest men’s colognes I’ve come across in years. It has unique fragrance that is distinctive, fresh and masculine. I often receive comments from friends and strangers saying how nice I smell. I tried the original Cedrat Boise but definitely prefer this new take on it. I only need a few sprays, one on each side of my neck and one on my shirt. It lasts all day and settles down to a tobacco/leathery smell which is awesome. I get bad headaches from some of the big brands but not this one. They obviously use top shelf ingredients. I’ve also tested Midnight Gold which is also really nice, might be my next purchase.