GUERLAIN
MANDARINE BASILIC FORTE

2022

PERFUMER
Delphine Jelk

mandarin
sandalwood
basil
vanilla

As of the time of writing this forte flanker to the Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is only available in the Middle East (as a Sephora exclusive). It should become widely available after September 2022, alongside Rosa Rossa Forte.

In my opinion Mandarine Basilic is one of the better offerings from the line. It’s a fresh, pulp-like mandarin with a greener tinge and an orange blossom mid. Based on my first impression, the Forte does exactly what you would expect. It’s a slightly rounder and better performing version without changing the scent much. It’s still not a heavy performer however and I’d have to test them side by side to see if it’s worth the premium price tag.