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7–12 hours Lasting
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Main AccordsScent family: Citrus
Fragrance Notes
The first impression, and usually the lightest part of the fragrance. These notes evaporate first, which is how a fragrance is built to open.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
The main body of the scent, emerging as the top notes fade. It shapes how the fragrance smells once it settles on skin.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
Heavier molecules that evaporate slowly, like woods, musk, amber and oud. They are there from the start, and they are what remains once the rest has faded.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
How It Wears
Rated by 2,800+ wearersBuilt on citrus, caramel and sweet. Wearers mostly rate it long lasting with noticeable projection. It is worn from day to night, mostly in cooler months.
Day or night
Worn from day into the evening.
Seasons
Odyssey Mandarin Sky opens with mandarin, orange, saffron and sage, moving into a gourmand heart of caramel, tonka bean and marigold before settling on ambroxan, cedar and vetiver. Fragrantica voters split fairly evenly between moderate and long lasting, with moderate-to-strong sillage typical, making it a versatile men's option for cooler weather.
The opening is bright and citrus-forward, mandarin orange and orange doubled up alongside saffron and sage for a top that is both zesty and lightly spiced. The doubled-up citrus gives the first impression more sweetness and juiciness than a single citrus note usually manages, while the sage keeps it from tipping into pure fruit. The heart shifts the fragrance toward gourmand territory: caramel and tonka bean bring a warm, sweet, almost dessert-like quality, with marigold adding a faint floral edge that keeps the sweetness from becoming heavy-handed. The base settles into ambroxan, cedar and vetiver, a modern, slightly mineral woody foundation that grounds the sweeter middle stage and pulls the composition back toward something wearable rather than purely sweet. The scent arc runs from fresh citrus spice through to a warm, ambery-woody close.
The mandarin, orange, saffron and sage top notes are lively but relatively short-lived, giving way within the first hour to the caramel and tonka bean heart. That gourmand stage is the longest-running part of the fragrance, carrying a warm, sweet character through the middle hours with marigold softening the edges. As the fragrance moves into its final stage, ambroxan, cedar and vetiver take over, trading the sweetness for a cleaner, woodier finish. The shift from spiced citrus to sweet gourmand to dry woods is gradual rather than abrupt.
Longevity votes from close to 2,900 Fragrantica users split across the middle of the scale: 54% call it long lasting and 35% call it moderate, with only a small share reporting eternal or short wear. Sillage from a similar sample leans moderate, with 53% choosing that label against 37% strong, so it projects at a comfortable, close-to-medium distance rather than filling a room. Together the figures suggest a dependable rather than dramatic performer, one that holds up through a working day without needing a heavy hand at application.
Seasonal voting across more than 7,500 responses favours the cooler half of the year, with winter and autumn each taking close to 29% against summer's 17%. The caramel, tonka and woody base give the fragrance a warmth that suits cooler weather better than the height of summer, even though the citrus top keeps it from feeling out of place in spring.
Gender voting points clearly toward men, with 28% choosing male outright and a further 48% male-leaning, a combined majority well ahead of any female or unisex share. Fragrantica's own classification agrees, and the composition is marketed and worn primarily by men.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky shares its citrus-spiced-woody shape with Scandal Pour Homme by Jean Paul Gaultier, both building from a fresh top toward a warm, ambery base. The likeness is in structure and mood rather than an identical note list.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky suits anyone who wants a citrus-spiced opening that settles into a warm, gourmand-woody core - it performs at a comfortable, dependable level rather than an overpowering one, and earns its keep most in the cooler months of the year.
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Wide range of budget friendly to relatively high end priced perfume brands. Rayhan, Armaf, French Avenue, Brandy, Lattafa just to mention a few. They also sell a 10ml of any brand you like, good for testing before you commit to the whole bottle.
This store reminds me of my days in Dubai. Prices are competitive and most probably the best I have found on the market. Amazing perfumes!
Shahed was very welcoming and friendly… He was knowledgeable about the perfumes and took the time to understand what I was looking for before recommending a fragrance that suited my preferences perfectly.
What a good find! A place where you can smell all the Dubai perfumes. Monique assisted us and she was very helpful. Will see you soon!
Customer service 10/10. Tamzyn helped me she was very nice energetic and helpful… when I heard the price I had to take it. So very affordable in my opinion.
The quality of the fragrances is outstanding. The oils and perfumes are impressive and has longevity… I will definitely be returning and recommending this shop to others.
He was very helpful and friendly as I did not have a clue of what I wanted to get for my mom… It smells very nice. I got compliments at work… I would recommend people to go here.
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Odyssey Mandarin Sky opens with mandarin, orange, saffron and sage, moving into a gourmand heart of caramel, tonka bean and marigold before settling on ambroxan, cedar and vetiver. Fragrantica voters split fairly evenly between moderate and long lasting, with moderate-to-strong sillage typical, making it a versatile men's option for cooler weather. What Does Odyssey Mandarin Sky Smell Like?The opening is bright and citrus-forward, mandarin orange and orange doubled up alongside saffron and sage for a top that is both zesty and lightly spiced. The doubled-up citrus gives the first impression more sweetness and juiciness than a single citrus note usually manages, while the sage keeps it from tipping into pure fruit. The heart shifts the fragrance toward gourmand territory: caramel and tonka bean bring a warm, sweet, almost dessert-like quality, with marigold adding a faint floral edge that keeps the sweetness from becoming heavy-handed. The base settles into ambroxan, cedar and vetiver, a modern, slightly mineral woody foundation that grounds the sweeter middle stage and pulls the composition back toward something wearable rather than purely sweet. The scent arc runs from fresh citrus spice through to a warm, ambery-woody close. How Does It Develop Through the Day?The mandarin, orange, saffron and sage top notes are lively but relatively short-lived, giving way within the first hour to the caramel and tonka bean heart. That gourmand stage is the longest-running part of the fragrance, carrying a warm, sweet character through the middle hours with marigold softening the edges. As the fragrance moves into its final stage, ambroxan, cedar and vetiver take over, trading the sweetness for a cleaner, woodier finish. The shift from spiced citrus to sweet gourmand to dry woods is gradual rather than abrupt. How Long Does It Last, and How Strong Is It?Longevity votes from close to 2,900 Fragrantica users split across the middle of the scale: 54% call it long lasting and 35% call it moderate, with only a small share reporting eternal or short wear. Sillage from a similar sample leans moderate, with 53% choosing that label against 37% strong, so it projects at a comfortable, close-to-medium distance rather than filling a room. Together the figures suggest a dependable rather than dramatic performer, one that holds up through a working day without needing a heavy hand at application. What Season Is It For?Seasonal voting across more than 7,500 responses favours the cooler half of the year, with winter and autumn each taking close to 29% against summer's 17%. The caramel, tonka and woody base give the fragrance a warmth that suits cooler weather better than the height of summer, even though the citrus top keeps it from feeling out of place in spring. Is It for Men or Women?Gender voting points clearly toward men, with 28% choosing male outright and a further 48% male-leaning, a combined majority well ahead of any female or unisex share. Fragrantica's own classification agrees, and the composition is marketed and worn primarily by men. What Is It Similar To?Odyssey Mandarin Sky shares its citrus-spiced-woody shape with Scandal Pour Homme by Jean Paul Gaultier, both building from a fresh top toward a warm, ambery base. The likeness is in structure and mood rather than an identical note list. Who It's ForOdyssey Mandarin Sky suits anyone who wants a citrus-spiced opening that settles into a warm, gourmand-woody core - it performs at a comfortable, dependable level rather than an overpowering one, and earns its keep most in the cooler months of the year. | Regular price
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| Armaf | Eau de Parfum | Citrus | Day to night, Cooler months | Mandarin Orange, Orange, Saffron, Sage | Caramel, Tonka Bean, Marigold | Ambroxan, Cedar, Vetiver |
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Main AccordsScent family: Citrus
Fragrance Notes
The first impression, and usually the lightest part of the fragrance. These notes evaporate first, which is how a fragrance is built to open.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
The main body of the scent, emerging as the top notes fade. It shapes how the fragrance smells once it settles on skin.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
Heavier molecules that evaporate slowly, like woods, musk, amber and oud. They are there from the start, and they are what remains once the rest has faded.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
How It Wears
Rated by 2,800+ wearersBuilt on citrus, caramel and sweet. Wearers mostly rate it long lasting with noticeable projection. It is worn from day to night, mostly in cooler months.
Day or night
Worn from day into the evening.
Seasons
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