Mandorlo Di Sicilia by Acqua Di Parma

I’m still working my way through writing a ton of reviews and other posts. I think that I have about 100+ more in the queue, so stayed tuned on that front. Today’s entry is another one from Acqua di Parma, Mandorlo di Sicilia, and perfume for both men and women which came out in 1999. What does this fragrance smell like? How does it perform? Continue reading below for my full review.

What does Mandorlo di Sicilia Smell Like?

Notes include: almond, white musk, vanilla, orange, bergamot, anise

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My Full Review

The opening of Mandorlo di Sicilia reminds me a lot of root beer. Not the drink really, but the little candies that they make of that flavor, in the shape of glass bottles. It’s sweet, smooth, and has the sensation of fizziness. Is it kind of odd for a fragrance? I guess, but the smell is actually really good.

It’s really a mixture of almond, vanilla, and orange. That’s the main trinity that I pick up from the opening few minutes of the scent. It is later joined by the star anise note. Mandorlo di Sicilia is very well blended and each note is super fresh.

Peach is there too. However, the note doesn’t stand out too often on my skin. Most of the time, it’ll just be a part of the overall feeling of sweetness with the fragrance.

The fragrance takes on a powdery quality but I don’t think that it goes as far as some others. I guess, as a unisex scent, Acqua di Parma wanted to not let it go too far into the feminine category. I definitely feel that they accomplished that task, as this perfume does have a universal appeal to it.

As it dries down, I get mostly the vanilla note with a powdered sugary sweetness, enveloping the points which I sprayed. The almond note is still present and pleasant.

This is quite a light and airy fragrance, that I just catch whiffs of throughout the wear. At times, I forget that I even have it on, and then I notice the wonderful scent of Mandorlo di Sicilia.

It’s a nice and refreshing wear to have on during the day. Yes, sometimes the sweetness can be annoying, but overall I think it’s a fantastic wear. It goes through periods of being fizzy, creamy, and powdery which is an interesting bit of development.

Sillage, How Long does it Last, Versatility

Projection wise, again, it’s a light fragrance. Though, it isn’t weak in my mind. It starts off moderate, but hangs around during the day. Again, it’s a perfume that will hit you, even after you thought it had disappeared or weakened.

The actual reach of Mandorlo is pretty good, it’s just not going to weigh down on the wearer with a thick cloud.

Longevity is better than some of the other Acqua di Parma fragrances I’ve worn. It’s not a beast by any means, however, I get 6-7 hours out of this one. Not a monster, but for what this scent is, it feels like plenty long for almost any scenario.

This is a truly unisex type of fragrance and feels more casual. That being said, it would have no problem being worn at the office or even for romantic wear. It’s not a sexy scent but it is kind of beautiful.

It can fit in pretty much anywhere during the daytime. You might want another option for evenings, but this could probably work decently in the nightlife.

Seasonally, it has enough of the citrus aroma and is light enough for summer. However, it can definitely fit in year round, and not be out of place. To me, it is best in moderate temperatures, but it isn’t severely limited outside of that.

This is one of the Acqua di Parma fragrances that can cover a lot of ground and be a signature scent outside of just winter or summer, like many of the other offerings.

Overall Impressions of Mandorlo di Sicilia

Overall, would I recommend Mandorlo di Sicilia? Yes, I enjoy it quite a bit. I think that it is one of the best fragrances from Acqua di Parma. BUT, it is not for everyone.

If you’re someone who doesn’t like that root beer kind of smell or vanilla or powdery scents, you aren’t likely to appreciate this. If that description fits you, then, definitely check it out.

This one is a bit different from the usual use of citrus. I really like its unique smell and versatility. That opening fizziness and the later powdery sweetness, is a great little combination.

The performance is fairly middle of the road, but kind of sneaky with the way it hangs around. You’ll think that it’s gone, and then, catch the aroma just off of the skin. Mandorla di Sicilia does capture that near perfect unisex balance, so that anyone can truly enjoy the perfume.

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