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-=007_Wavaannep=- – :
This was my signature sent back in the day, I never had gotten one bad remark about it while wearing, girls seemed to like it as I got compliments and asked what it was ha, it was not expensive back then just like today and my friends were wearing kouros, fahrenheit, aramis and so on and Mandate stood in amongst those big boys and at least held his ground.
Yes it may have changed some but this underdog can still hold ground. Memories oh memories.
I find with most bottles of fragrance that the first ( up to a dozen ) sprays, does not give a true reading of the sent when the bottle is new so I spray my bedroom curtains a few times to get to the lesser oxidized good stuff, I think I got this from jeremy fragrance from youtube.
This fragrance can really be worn anytime, lightly or go heavy when required. I had a miniature bottle in the glove compartment of my car and would lightly top up now and then.
It’s not too complex and works well reapplying, not like some fragrances were reapplying just doesn’t work so good.
Without breaking it down I’m giving it a 9/10 just because I love a true underdog with big ba*ls as my friend, ye,ha.
HaNzOmbi – :
Quite easily one of the best cheap fragrances on the market. I love wearing this after a shower. Smells so clean and spicey. Highly addictive stuff
beliy-2007 – :
I’ve been aware of this stuff for years but was reminded fairly recently when I saw the old Sacha Distel advert for it, kinda wish I’d been around in the 70’s to smell the original but the Eden Classics version will have to do. I’m keen on Classic fougere fragrances and this was very much what I was expecting from this and to a large degree it exceeded those expectations because I think Mandate smells unique. It’s not a fougere in the rougher sense like a Paco Rabanne for example, it’s much smoother and more mellow, with more of a powdered focus of geranium and lavender up front with the classic touches of pine cedar and oak moss and cloves very much lower in the mix. The one note that jars for me from the outset and until it settles right down, is a sweaty unpleasant smell which I can only attribute to clary sage and I wasn’t surprised to see it amongst the notes here. This is the only thing that puts me off because when it fades this is a nice scent, which smells inherently cheap but very cheerful, performance was not great but I wouldn’t say poor. For 3.99 worth a punt and I actually will wear it. Paradoxically I think it’s that stale sweat and cumin smell which although unpleasant actually gives Mandate it’s character it would be a very much duller and more forgettable affair without it…strange when that happens.
Update: Mandate is superb. I’ve worn it three times this week and that’s unheard of for me. I totally got over that smell in the opening and as I said above it actually contributes to what is an excellent fragrance and it was only £3 for 50ml…amazing. I bet the original was an absolute treasure.
volna62 – :
When i was around 18 years old, a mate of mine told me he thought Mandate was very good considering the price. So i opted to give it a go,
I was actually astonished at how good it was, especially on my young skin.
It was very clean and fresh as you’d expect, but it also drew compliments from females at the time.
As i grew older i forgot about it as i advanced onto more expensive colognes of that 1980’s period.
I will now seek to found if any of the original is available as i have read it has been reformulated like everything else.
For me i hope it doesnt disappoint, because it was a stepping stone into the world of becoming a man.
Oh, the memories.
Slanativ – :
If you can find it, the original Shulton 1976 formula is far superior to the later Eden Classics version.
Tha Shulton formula is a rich soapy lavender, accompanied by a hint of herbs and spices.
Clean and elegant old school classic !
tolea_b – :
I was amazed to find this on sale in a perfume store which had a really wide range of brands, including some pretty rare and expensive EDTs. There was even a tester available on the shelf! I tried it and was surprised that such a low priced EDT performed so well.
Its aromatic opening is reminiscent of Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme (albeit not as heavy and headache-inducing as the latter) – so it’s unmistakably old school in composition. Its dry down is pretty linear and the skin scent is a pleasant herbs and wood soap scent. I’d say projection and longevity are around average – this isn’t a powerhouse. However, for the price on offer (£6.99 for 50ml) I couldn’t pass up on a very respectable and enjoyable fragrance. This one’s going into my rotation.
A quick postscript – the bottle design is now different to the photo shown here. It’s now a more squat rectangle with rounded corners with the lid (in a rather tacky gold) the same width as the bottle.
Viwepam – :
Old Classic, very aromatic with lots of Spice and wood. Settles very quickly with the same top notes existing throughout, not an overly complex fragrance but its simplicity does it credit in my opinion and makes it a good all rounder. Best worn on those colder days as the spice does it credit. That said this could be used throughout the year as a daily scent including for work but also those date nights out.
Sillage is around 3-4ft, certainly no more than that but it does get compliments when people get close to you. Longevity was around 4-6 hours for me at the most, it actually starts to deteriorate quite quickly after 3-4 hours.
Verdict: Lots of warm, spicy wood notes with a hint of Cinnamon. This is a safe option for any guy going on a date or even as a daily work fragrance. It smells clean yet sensual and soft although it is a little sweet at the beginning. NOTE: As of 2016 there is a new bottling which looks different but i can confirm it smells the same as before
A classic well rounder “safe” fragrance i’m glad to keep in my collection but it’s nothing special 3.5/5
andr.panckov – :
A nice clean, fresh classic scent.
This is one fragrance where I prefer the aftershave to the edt, the type of fragrance which feels good to be splashed on.
DuraBefarge – :
One of the nicest inexpensive fragrances on the the planet. Old School but well blended. Good stuff!
avatar180582 – :
Lots of my friends and I went through a stage of wearing this in the early 80’s I can’t really remember in great detail what it smelt like but I seem to recall us (girls) yes GIRLS loving it! We though it was like the fresh Spanish cologne that all the young Spanish students wore when they visited our country. I saw it the other day & it brought it back to me and like the other reviewers have stated its very inexpensive so I’m gutted I didn’t pick up a bottle. Clean & fresh with a bit of spice to it. Sexy
Saweres – :
Its at times like this you realise you can spend a fortune on the likes of niche fragrances boasting the best and rarest extractions, of some flower blossoming in the foot hills of the Himalaya costing the price of bottle of Champagne in a London High class building, yet this is as good if not better than all the pretentious boutique shops offering there wears, in Niche Arcades, boasting their products would only be sold there and in Harrods perfumery hall. Well this just shows them the two fingers and says I have done it and no heft price tag, no marketing hype no pomp, it just works, all ways been impressed with this and have rediscovered it of late. A classic scent if ever there was one. This fragrance is so old its new!
fdimn526 – :
I got a box set of this given to me as a gift, with 100ml & 15ml EDT, aftershave balm and shower gel. Have to say I like it, was surprised at the price which is extremely reasonable for what you get. It’s an old school woody masculine fragrance, starts off a bit strong but mellows out lovely.
On a side note, the aftershave balm in this series is fantastic and highly recommended.
Good Stuff 🙂
berserker22 – :
Well worth a go! It’s like a blend of Worth Pour Homme and Paco Rabanne Pour Homme.
Fantastic value and, by the way, its as potent as the more revered fragrances I mentioned.
flarit – :
Clean soapy with a bit of woods.
дедВовка – :
For an inexpensive EDT it’s surprisingly good. Starts fresh and soapy. Dries down to a pleasant soapy/herbal/spicy smell which is in the same family as Paco Rabanne or Worth pour Homme. Staying power is good and the sillage is particularly lovely. A retro scent definitely worth trying It’s one of the THE best value men’s scents.
saykam – :
Wow, I like this! I got an aftershave strength of this last week. This is a prime example of a classy 70’s fougere fragrance. It has a soapiness which is tempered by a rich herbal spiciness. The aftershave strength of this is long lasting and strong, so I imagine the EDT would be impressive.