100ml

Sora Dora

Mandorle

Name: Mandorle
Brand: Sora Dora
Price: 200.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$200

Description

Mandorle by Sora Dora is an exquisite fragrance that embodies bold and unapologetic seduction. It opens with an explosive burst of almond, followed by an icy cherry at the heart, irresistibly drawing you into a deep, powerful leather accord. This captivating scent is a mesmerizing blend of intoxicating gourmand notes and a magnetically smooth musk, creating an unforgettable olfactory narrative. Its sensuality envelops you, swirling for hours on smoky leather backdrops, making it a perfect choice when attraction arises from intuition. Perfumers: Amélie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, and Camille Chemardin

Scent Profile

Gourmand

Aromatic

Spicy

Leathery

Woody

Sweet

Powdery

Musky

Notes

Top Notes

Almond

Cocoa

Rum

Suede

Middle Notes

Glacé Cherry

Heliotrope

Tonka Bean

Cashmere Wood

Base Notes

Leather

Vanilla

Caramel

Woody Notes

White Musk

About Sora Dora

Sora Dora is a prestigious family-owned fragrance brand spanning four generations, founded by Antoine Soradora, who was born in 1902 in Loulé, Portugal, and pursued his passion for scents by immigrating to Gréasque near Grasse, France, where he collaborated with jasmine grower Étienne to create his first perfume. The brand's philosophy celebrates nature, emotion, and the founder's journey from Portuguese countryside aromas like lavender and wildflowers to Provençal gardens of jasmine and aromatic plants, capturing life's lightness and dreams in evocative compositions. Its signature 2021 collection of seven unisex fragrances, including Mallow, Jany, and Orchidee Rouge, uniquely blends earthy, floral, and fruity notes reflective of personal heritage and olfactory artistry.

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Perfumers

Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Anne-Sophie Behagel is a French perfumer known for her expressive, contemporary creations that blend boldness with emotional subtlety. As co-founder of Flair Paris alongside Amélie Bourgeois, she has crafted distinctive fragrances for brands such as Liquides Imaginaires, Jovoy, Les Bains Guerbois, and Etat Libre d’Orange, earning recognition for her modern, textured, and imaginative approach to perfumery.

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Camille Chemardin

Camille Chemardin is a French perfumer recognized for her elegant, modern compositions that highlight texture and emotional nuance. Trained at ISIPCA and working with Symrise, she has crafted fragrances for brands such as Guerlain, Matiere Premiere, and Zoologist, known for her ability to blend technical precision with a poetic, contemporary sensibility.

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Amélie Bourgeois

Amélie Bourgeois is a French independent perfumer celebrated for her artistic, avant-garde approach to scent creation. Co-founder of the creative studio Flair Paris, she has composed fragrances for numerous niche houses such as Jovoy, Anatole Lebreton, MDCI, and Liquides Imaginaires. Her style is known for its emotional depth, bold contrasts, and a refined balance between intuition and craftsmanship.

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Reviews

4.5

Very Good137 reviews

Luckyscent

3.0/5 • 3 reviews

SORA DORA

4.5/5 • 134 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Mandorle as a rich, grown-up gourmand, distinct from playful sweet scents. It's noted for its strong marzipan-like almond opening and a pronounced cherry presence, evolving into a creamy, sensual, and slightly leathery dry-down.

Pros

Performance excellence: Fragrantica suggests it can linger for about 7 hours, leaving a lasting and seductive impression.

Quality composition: Many appreciate the blend of notes, finding it interesting and well-done, with a realistic almond scent.

Versatile appeal: Ideal for elegant evenings, special occasions, and moments of seduction where one wishes to express elegance and confidence.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some reviewers have noted a medicinal facet, drawing comparisons to Carmex lip balm.

Situational drawback: A few reviewers found the notes didn't always harmonize perfectly or that the rum note was not to their preference, leading to it being a 'scrubber' for some.