Mandragore Pourpre Annick Goutal for women and men

I have it now for 2 month and I thought it´s really nice...but since fall started, it´s one of my favorite perfumes and I start to looove it! ... dark, deep, mystique... I love the idea of a "wizard/witch-perfume"... although there is not really "mandragora/alraune" inside the fragrance. Some forums register it in the list of the ingredients. But not on "Annick-Goutals-Page". Pity! LOVE from LOUVE

There is certainly a similarity between Mandragore and Mandragore Pourpre, particularly in the drydown. The opening of MP is definitely deeper, more earthy and rich. However, I found that as the fragrance developped, it was, on my skin, very similar to Mandragore. While I enjoy the differences in the opening, and find MP a more complex scent, there is not sufficient difference for me to own both.

This is a dusty woody and it has a similar touch of Eau de Rochas to it. I love it, since I love Eau Rochas also I'm happy that this last a bit longer on me and the powder dust to this makes it a good winter comfort scent. Nothing sweet here.

not sure why I chose this scent for testing, I usually do not go for spicy scents... i did not fancy that much the notes either(apart from incense)

Having sprayed, it almost got me crying.
Not the emotional kind though, the mint was the culprit and I thought, this is not something for me.

But this fragrance was worth the effort to overcome the initial hiccups.
I think this is truly magical, dark but noble still. I almost felt like I was a witch capable of creating spells.
I really adore this fragrance!

Why is it not for me still? Or whom I could imagine could wear it? Well, there is nothing cozy or sexy about it. I can even imagine that it would scare away men. Not because it stinks but the impression it could make.

This is not a fragrance that is saying 'come on, let s socialize' or 'I am a warm person to make friends with'. This is very confident, beautiful but it has some cold, distance keeping intent.

I would only wear it if I wanted to provide a message 'keep away from me, I might be dangerous'

I own the original Mandragore and to be completely honest, some days I like it, some days I don't. The sharp citrus notes are often too much for me, however with the release of Mandragore Pourpre, I've come to enjoy the composition minus the stinging citrus.

Like flannelman mentioned, 'Mandragore Pourpre is richer and warmer' than the original. I find it much more masculine and mystical as well.

Opening with delectable mint and licoricey anise, with a touch of pepper, Mandragore Pourpre has me impressed. The composition tends to be a lot darker and ultimately richer.

The blend of geranium, incense and patchouli is wonderfully unique and tastefully done. In some instances I feel as if this could be the Winter version of Mandragore, however upon further thought, in my opinion this is just an improved and more complex version.

The lasting strength and sillage is good, yet not overpowering or particularly strong. As some have already mentioned, the longevity is much improved, yet it is still relatively weak.

I get a thick, syrupy espresso note for some reason, noticeably in the drydown, which eludes me. Perhaps it is just me that smells this, however I do believe it is what makes me like this fragrance so much.

The beginning reminds me of Woman by Ormonde Jayne. Later on it becomes more floral and sweet...
I tested it during summer, but I believe it cane be very enjoyable during winter - when we all need something cozy to warm us :)

Compared to Mandragore (which I enjoy) Mandragore Pourpre is richer and warmer, making it ideal for colder weather. The first minute is an intense blast of pepper and mint, with bergamot gradually increasing but less intense than in Mandragore. Next up is a very pleasant but fleeting rosemary note, soon joined then replaced by warm ginger and star anise – these two notes, as in the original Mandragore, are the most prominent on my skin. The anise is particularly lovely. We're then off to a patchouli/incense base with more caracter than Mandragore's (which is just lightly woody).

Really good and unusual, and a thumbs up from me. Very good longevity, moderate but noticeable sillage.

This fragrance reminds me a lot of Concentré d'Orange Verte by Hermes, and orange isn't even listed among the notes. Nice though, would be better on a man.