Description
The collection of 4711 Acqua Colonia, which includes eight beautiful and refreshing EDCs inspired by nature, has introduced its new edition to mark the spring and summer of 2012 in a very luminous way. This is a harmony of mandarin and cardamom aromas, leaving a glittering trail intertwining with exotic shades.
4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom wraps you in a fine, shimmering and refreshing aroma, leaving a gentle spicy trail of cinnamon balanced skillfully with the topic full of seductive and gentle sweet mandarin sparks.
The fragrance is available in characteristic bottles as 50 and 170 ml eau de cologne! The assortment offers Refreshing Bath and Shower Gel as 300ml, Refreshing Face and Body Spray as 75 ml, Natural Licquid Handwash as 300 ml and Balancing Body Oil as 200ml.
The collection is characteristic for its gentle green color and sunny orange tags announcing this luminous citrusy fragrance.
Dimonp – :
citrusy smell fades too quickly, cardamon lasts longer, it is a energizing scent.
PiraTa – :
Light, fresh, WYSIWYG.
AEV_1983 – :
This is absolutely my favourite of all the fragrances in the 4711 Acqua Colonia line. Like the other fragrances, Mandarin & Cardamom is a linear fragrance – what you smell on your first spritz is exactly what you’ll smell hours later. That scent is a lovely, zesty, and fresh mandarin with a hint of cardamom to take the edge off and round out the fragrance.
The only negative about this fragrance is the longevity. I’m lucky if I get an hour out of it, and with negligible sillage – this is a skin scent on me. However, that’s a problem I face with all of 4711’s fragrances, so not a big deal. At this price point (I paid around USD 15), you could bathe in the stuff and not feel the pinch (figuratively, not literally). It’s also available in a gift box with a matching shower gel, so you could also bathe in it literally, if you so wish.
mmdanylov – :
If you are on a budget and just want an uncomplicated
pick-me-up I think 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom could be just the right thing for you.
There’s the initial blast of really realistic mandarine peel that leads the way to a well rounded base of spices.
what’s somewhat disapointing is the longevity.I get about an hour out of this cologne but it can be bought fairly cheap on Ebay so you can afford to reapply whenever you feel like it!!
альбино19 – :
4711’s Mandarin and Cardamom is another addition to their Acqua Colonia line. Like the others it is simple – both the citrus and herb combination mix well and offer an easily wearable summer scent.
It looks like lots of people really like this one. The mandarine is very fresh and enjoyable and the cardamom makes a nice counterpart to its zestiness.
However, I found my experience with this one to be very unusual compared to the others in this line. Yes, it’s an edc, but at least with all the others I still get a few hours usage out of them. With this one, it’s almost like a few minutes of scent that plummets to a complete disappearance.
So, it’s kind of nice to wear, but its lack of any longevity means that I probably won’t buy this one again.
S9ava93 – :
As pointed out, a cologne that feels more like a perfume and a quite traditional citrus one. At first a sparkling tangerine burst and then “softened” by cardamom and cinnamon which are quite present (cardamom more than cinnamon) so it gives the citruses a foundation and feels well-rounded all in all. As for me, it’s more like a nice option after the shower when you decide to stay home and don’t feel like wearing heavy perfumes for some reason. Just a radiating and lovely scent with a distinctly elegant voice, having the power to create a charming atmosphere….
Mekchonee – :
I have to say that at first it doesn’t smell like a cologne. Feels more like a perfume. At times it reminds me of MFK Aqua Universalis.
Sadly longevity is a big issue.
And there is where I knew this was a cologne. I don’t mind about sillage, I don’t want to bother people’s noses from 200 ft away.
It’s a shame because this is a wonderful fragrance. The mandarin is not the typical obnoxious “peel” scent, and the combination with cardamom is absolutely gorgeous.
I still recommend Mandarine&Cardamom, but keep in mind that longevity is quite short. But in the meantime, enjoy it while it last.
2012 – :
I love this perfume,but unfortunately the sillage and longevity are a joke. if it were not for this i would make it my signature fragrance. it is really delicious. it makes me think of a trip to Sicily.
jij676Bessinepome – :
It is currently about 8o (F) here so it wasn’t very logical to give this a try but I got a bottle on sale and decided I had to try it to make sure it was good. And I must say this is very, very good. This is an extremely traditional citrus fragrant that has an unusual amount of presence. It does not do the more traditional trick of smelling sunny for about 10 minutes then dropping to either a white floral or shy musk for the next several hours. It is also very distinctly orange (tangerine more than mandarin so there’s acid for structure) and the cardamom is delightful. I don’t get a lot of cinnamon but I do detect something that’s a bit crunchy to give the scent some spine and structure–perhaps a particularly salty vetiver. So, to summarize, I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day and a citrus scent that presents itself as perfume rather than aftershave or cologne. It will be interesting to see what this does in the heat of summer.
Sillage: 2-3 feet, not shy
Duration: 2-3 hours in cold weather
Fabulosity:a glass of fresh sqeezed orange juice.
Value to price ratio: excellent
7/10
yarik – :
Very lovely, sparkling and delightful. The bite of the spice is a great counterbalance to the sweetness of the citrus. Just one problem – NO sillage, NO longevity! Owing to the low price and large bottle, I sprayed VERY generously and within the hour, could barely smell the scent on my arm. What a disappointment, because it is a wonderful summer scent!
Whyyouare – :
Delicious and fresh and sweet with a whiff of spice and also lovely to layer. I prefer it to Hermes concentre D’Oranges verte which has a tricky bitter note.
toly 53 – :
Beautiful bitter, spicy, realistic mandarin!
On my skin it’s a bit on a masculine side, so I will recommend gents to try it.
I think this is an amazing summer cologne for guys!!!
osbo4 – :
To me this smells a bit like the dry down of Bigarade Concentree. That’s just me. Nice, a little dirty (spice) and bright.
omigosteorm – :
OK, so I originally said that so far this was one of my least favorite of the acqua colonias. However, after wearing it on a cold February day, I found it surprisingly comforting, probably because of the spicy cardamom, which was too spicy for summer wear. I will reserve this one for cooler weather.
ilnaz95 – :
Fresh Mandarine!
Last year I purchased “4711 – Melissa & Verbena” and was mind blown about the freshness and how long it would last. Last week I saw the whole range of 4711 on sale and immediately wanted to buy the yellow one (Lemon).
Unfortunately Lemon wasn’t lemony (in my opinion) so I tried the best next thing… Mandarines. The fresh orange zest bursts into your nose and the first feeling was: I like this. I tested it on the skin and since, it lasted quite a long period, I dediced to purchase it.
I don’t think you’ll regret it either considering the price.
Pros: very fresh, long lasting for its pricerange, cheap
Cons: none… yet
Orieniaerople – :
I have got a several of the 4711 Acqua Colonia fragrances, and this is my least favorite. It may be the cardomom. I prefer greener scents and this may be too spicy for my taste. Overall, the Acqua Colonias are great scents for those who like citrus and aromatic scents. They last surprisingly long on my skin type.
Profetest – :
Live on the USA Gulf Coast, where it is quite hot & humid for much of the year. This scent does not fade as quickly as I’ve read from others; for example, I put it on in the morning & it was still quite noticeable at 3pm. It sits close to the wearer, so it’s more for you than those around you. The cardamom & mandarin is quite nice & a solid middle ground for a unisex scent – a bit fruity, but still well suited for men.
kixx13 – :
The best “orange” perfume ever!!!!! Even better than Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino at a fraction of the price!
Emil Ruberte – :
Amazing! A perfect summery refreshing good feel scent. Sweet juicy tangerine, lightly spiced with aromatic and delicious cardamon. The only downside is the longevity but then I guess it is a cologne and I have a massive 175mls of it so I can bathe in it lol!
Just what I was looking for…now we only need good hot summer so I can put it to good use.
poxorklom – :
i tryed it yesterday and it was really really nice. i found it in some way similar to l’eau d’issey 4 men sport, something tonic, maybe mandarine. the point is that i want it.
qcu164Bessinepome – :
I absolutely adore this series of colognes. Long may they reign!!!!!