Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic
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- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain, released in 2022, is a bright, honeyed citrus polished enough for the office. Mandarin orange, basil and cassis open it green and sharp before it softens quickly. Anise, orange blossom, honey and Bulgarian rose make the heart notes, floral at the edge and warmed by honey without turning sugary. Sandalwood and vanilla close it, smooth and slightly creamy. Women tend to reach for it, though the balance of citrus and honey works for anyone after an easy work fragrance. Voters keep it for summer days. Most wearers vote the longevity moderate, and the sillage vote is clearly moderate too. A 3ml decant carries you through a working week of summer mornings to see if it fits.
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The community verdict
With moderate staying power and projection for most, Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic opens with bright mandarin and basil, develops a honeyed heart, then dries down to vanilla and sandalwood. It fits summer days, with spring also suitable, and has a polished feel for work. The warm finish may not suit everyone.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Topfirst impression
- Basil
- Cassis
- Mandarin Orange
- Heartafter a few minutes
- Anise
- Bulgarian Rose
- Honey
- Orange Blossom
- Basewhat lingers
- Brand
- Guerlain
- Scent profile
- For women
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Mandarin juice and basil leaves on a bright kitchen counter.
Main accordscitrus, green, aromatic, fresh spicy, sweet
What you smell
First spray0–15 min
- Basil
- Cassis
- Mandarin Orange
Heart15 min – 2 h
- Anise
- Bulgarian Rose
- Honey
- Orange Blossom
Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h
- Lasts
- 3–6 h
- Moderate
- Sillage
- Moderate, 2 of 4
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 68%Moderate
Sillage
Most voted: 66%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 54%Summer
Time of day
Most voted: 53%Daytime
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Longevity, 517 votes
- Very weak5%24 votes
- Weak7%36 votes
- Moderate (Most voted)68%351 votes
- Long lasting18%91 votes
- Eternal3%15 votes
Sillage, 594 votes
- Intimate22%129 votes
- Moderate (Most voted)66%390 votes
- Strong11%66 votes
- Enormous2%9 votes
Season, 517 votes
- Spring31%158 votes
- Summer (Most voted)54%281 votes
- Autumn12%61 votes
- Winter3%17 votes
Time of day, 517 votes
- Daytime (Most voted)53%274 votes
- Office24%126 votes
- Evening18%95 votes
- Night out4%22 votes
Which size is right for you?
Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
Your 10 ml decant, next to the original bottle
Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.
- Key notes
- Basil
- Cassis
- Mandarin Orange
- Anise
- Bulgarian Rose
- Honey
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Authentic original perfume
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Try several scents for one bottle’s price
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Travel-ready atomiser
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No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
Bright mandarin and green basil open with a fresh, citrusy snap. A honeyed floral heart follows, and it dries down warm and creamy with vanilla and sandalwood. It starts sparkling and ends soft.
How it wears
The community finds both lasting power and projection moderate, with some reporting longer wear and others a close-to-skin feel. A few wish it stayed longer.
When to wear it
Summer days are the top vote, with spring next. Its polished feel also fits the office.
Who it suits
Suits a woman who wants a classy, feminine citrus that feels fresh yet finished. The warm finish may not suit every nose.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum: shares the honey and mandarin orange that brighten and sweeten it
- Joy by Dior: shares the cassis and mandarin orange of its fruity opening
- Ô de Lancôme: shares the basil and mandarin orange in a fresh, green citrus start
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic comes as 3ml for €8.55 (€2.85/ml), 10ml for €24.12 (€2.41/ml) and 30ml for €59.40 (€1.98/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic smell like?
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic opens with Basil, Cassis and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Anise, Bulgarian Rose, Honey and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Sandalwood and Vanilla. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as citrus, green, aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet.
Is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (68% of votes), and 21% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (66% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it a summer scent: summer is its most-voted season, and summer takes 54% of season votes.
Is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 3% of season votes go to winter.
Is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 77% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 23% for evenings and nights out.
Can I wear Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other times of day, but the office still takes 24% of time-of-day votes.
Who makes Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic?
Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is made by Guerlain. It was launched in 2022.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic?
A 10ml decant of Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other Guerlain perfumes can I try?
Besides Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic, 10ML has Shalimar Eau de Parfum, Mon Guerlain and La Petite Robe Noire from Guerlain, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic decant is filled by hand from an original Guerlain bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
Is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic fresh or warm?
Fresh to start, warm to finish. Citrus and basil sparkle first, then honey, vanilla and sandalwood warm it up.
What do people like most about Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic?
Fans like the fresh, citrusy opening, the strong mandarin and basil, and the classy, feminine feel with its elegant vanilla and sandalwood base. It is also said to last longer than the lighter version.
Where can I buy Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic as a decant?
At 10ML: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €24.12 (€2.41/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.