Annick Goutal will launch Mandragore Pourpre in August. The new unisex fragrance is a flanker to 2005's Mandragore, and like Mandragore, was inspired by the mandrake plant and developed by perfumer Isabelle Doyen.
As previously reported, the new variation is stronger and darker than the original and is intended for winter wear; it's also "....spicier, more aromatic, with notes like pepper and anise”. The fragrance notes include bergamot, mint, star anise, amber, rosemary, geranium, black pepper, patchouli, myrtle, incense and heliotrope.
Annick Goutal Mandragore Pourpre will be available in 100 ml, concentration unknown. As with most unisex fragrances from Annick Goutal, the same fragrance will be available in two bottles: the square bottle for men or the gadroon bottle for women. (via wwd)
Update: see a review of Annick Goutal Mandragore Pourpre.
Huh? Even Goutal has jumped on the flanker bandwagon now? Though I suppose Les Nuits de Hadrien and Gardenia Passion could also be called flankers.
I do think this one must be to some extent due to customer demand….many people loved the original Mandragore but found it too light.
You took the words right out of my mouth, Robin. It sounded so incredible on paper, but on my skin it turned to Orange Fanta in 5 minutes. A darker, stronger concentration would be welcomed!! I still think it is a fascinating scent in theory, so am pleased they’ve developed it’s potential.
They did an EdP but I didn’t love it and it was hard to find anyway…hope this is a much spicier & darker scent as described.
I kind of always forget there was/is a Mandragore edp — is that still in actual production?
I also should add that I like the idea of a flanker that doesn’t sound like a flanker; I prefer “Pourpre” to “Mandragore Noire” or something similarly played out.
There is an EdP listed on Beauty Encounter for it.
Well, but it does, J. They just went w/Mandragore Purple instead of Mandragore Black. 😀
Yikes. Can someone pass me my meds? I think I was reading this post all morning long thinking that the name of the scent was just plain ol’ “Pourpre”… not “Mandragore Pourpre.” Very weird how my brain and eyes just omitted that bit. Boy, do I feel dumb.
Also, I wonder if the bottle color is exactly the same as the original Mandragore or slightly different. Also, I didn’t know the shape of the women’s was called a “gadroon”… you learn something new in this perfume world every day, don’t you?
Could be just the picture, but I’d say the original purple was a bit more reddish.
Well darn it! How am I supposed to control my perfume spending with Amouages popping up and now this! I adore Mandragore so I’m certainly going to have to try this!!! Spicier…more aromatic? sheeesh… there goes the perfume budget all to heck (again).
This one is VERY tempting. I do wish they’d kept the original masculine bottle w/ the gold….it was so pretty.
Yes, verrrrry tempting….maybe I can talk Joe into splitting a bottle with me…or you ….or someone! LOL I am soo bad
I know, I know…that is WRONG thinking….wonder when/where samples will be available.
Sometimes Aedes has them.
Daisy, don’t tempt me on a bottle split. I am plotting as we speak!
oh Smokeytoes, my friend….how is the plotting going?
Hi Daisy,
I’m game, just have to try it first but let’s talk.
L detrich at yahoo dot com….
I’m headed down to my local Nordies on lunch break to see the scoop. Like I need tempting… The new D & G scents have arrived on counter, sniffed No. 10 and loved it.
I was going to say I would have been in on a split (depending on what it was like) but smokeytoes bet me to it! Unless you can do a 3 way split? Is it like a faux pas to muscle in on someones split? If so, just ignore me LOL.
I think it’s always best to let your split desires be known. If there’s no room for you in the original one, at least you might prompt enough others to step up and do another one. 🙂 And maybe you’re the one last spot they need to fill.
Definitley good to mention the desire to split….Boo is exactly right! Always listen to Boo! I think we’re all looking for samples first…since most of us have that unsniffed-purchase-disaster back in the perfume cabinet somewhere lurking…
Cool, thanks guys. And I totally agree with the try before you buy idea, seeing that I’ve yet to win any kind of jackpot (it’s my life’s ambition).
Agree on all counts…I was happy the mini of Mandragore was in that bottle. Definite must-try for me!
I sure did covet that original men’s bottle, and I really liked the original fragrance, but it was too wimpy on me, too (and I *like* ’em subtle). This new one sounds exciting. Maybe those who did spring for the earlier, more gorgeous bottle can put the old juice in a decant bottle and dump the new stuff into it! I would do that. 🙂
I felt that way about the EdT at first…it really grew on me. It is, however, one of those scents that needs to be applied LIBERALLY.
hey everyone,
I don’t know if this is kosher but this is Tom from Bergdorf Goodman with Annick Goutal. It is definitely possible to decant from one bottle to the other as each bottle in the AG collection unscrews. [Ed: 2 sentences removed]. I, too, look forward to the new Mandragore. I love the original and one of my favorite combos is layering Nuits des Hadrien on top of Mandragore-just right for my chemistry.
Thanks Tom!
For that matter…my cute little mini bottle came w/a nice metal funnel for refilling purposes. Handy as can be!
Those AG folks always thinking of our decanting convenience! 😉
Seriously, it comes with a funnel? Dangit, that might have pushed me over the top – I might have to finally push the buy button on my shopping cart at fragrancenet. I do have some lovely things in it though.
Hi Tom
Thanks for the info, that is always good to know the top screws off. I appreciate you sharing the info! 🙂
C – can’t comment about all, but the mini I bought (off the bay) was in the nice men’s bottle, packaged in a drawstring bag w/a funnel for refilling purposes. Loved it!
I have 2 AG’s in the 100ml ladies bottles….no funnels came in the boxes but the tops do screw off….very convenient for decanting or making samples! Pipettes are cheap though.
Very cool! This goes directly to my ‘can’t wait to try’ list. Love the bottles!
Does the original Mandragore feature an incense note? Off to check…
Well, it is not listed in the notes of Mandragore anyway. The incense note added to this new version makes it even more appealing to me.
Hmmm, I wonder how the original Mandragore and Encens Flamboyant smells layered?
Oh…if you find out, do tell!
I agree about the incense. However, the original had a ginger note that I liked. I wonder if this one does?
I love that ginger note too — already plotting to layer the two.
There’s a good idea!
I don’t think it did…
Well, I’m a sucker for a pretty purple bottle. Mandragore didn’t really pique my interest, but this one does! Silly me. Stronger and darker is always good, too. 🙂
I didn’t fall in love w/ Mandragore right away, but eventually I did! Worth a shot, it’s a great summer scent.
I love the bottle, too. This is weird for me–I’m normally repelled by anything that isn’t clear glass (I have no idea why, except maybe they look good on the dresser). First the Amouge green, now this.
I was doing so well in not adding too many more things to the “gotta sample” list… but with this, and the Epics yesterday, the list is growing again. (And I love that purple bottle, too.)
Sorry!
Stronger? Darker? Drats! I love the original and will probably adore this one too! My budget is officially up in smoke on this one!
I have to say, so far 2009 releases have been very interesting to me. Many releases seem to have my beloved spicy/dry woods notes.
Agree…it’s shaping up to be a good fall.
Ooooooooooooooooooo!
🙂
and you know my email too……
I think I lost your address. MSN had a meltdown, I think. Pity.
easily remedied!
lalalalalalalala …. I can’t hear you, and I’m not looking at my email…. 😉
when you least expect it……EXPECT IT! (evil laughter etc)
Joe, I learned just recently how dangerous our Daisy can be! 😉
So true! 🙂
Me too! Not that you’re so innocent yourself…
I’ll add that to my moniker —-
Dangerous Daisy, Super Enabler !
I’ll have to invest in a spare cape…
Oooh, I can’t wait for this one! I love the original, but a stronger, darker, spicier version sounds like a must-have for me. I’d even order it unsniffed (something I hardly ever do) but it’s pretty easy for me to locate Goutals nearby.
Maybe we’ll get lucky & they’ll do a cheap rollon too…I”m hoping, because I’d buy that size unsniffed.
*ignores work, trots off to nearest Barney’s counter*
almost to the door, and…oh yeah, have to wait til august to smell it. Sigh.
Was going to say!
lol that’s a long wait in the parking lot…..
I love that square purple bottle! And black pepper is one of the notes. Ooh-wee! I am so there. I can’t wait to test it.
Hugs!
Sounds darned near perfect, doesn’t it?? We can hope 🙂
Still trying to find that elusive AG that is “me” – Mandragore is close, maybe this will finally be THE ONE. lol
Oh, I love so many of them!
Tama, Mandragore was the only one I really liked until just recently I discovered Goutal’s Vetiver. I just love it! Seaweed and ocean water, and, well, vetiver!
I’ll have to try that one – I am something of a vetiver fiend.
Very excited about this one. Having recently read that her kids’ appreciation of Harry Potter was some of the inspiration for Mandragore… I guess we should be thankful that Annick Goutal didn’t schedule the release of this flanker to coincide with the new movie!
LOL..why? Wouldn’t it be fun to wear it to the movies? 😀
Oh my … a Mandragore flanker! That’s a must-try for me, I adore Mandragore.
Me too 🙂
Oh my!! Incense and myrtle added…could be totally swoonworthy. I love the orginal. Must-must-must try this one!
I wonder if it’s moaning myrtle….
HA! Good one.
I think I need to try this.
Yep.
I’m scared to read anymore – I think that today’s posts alone have added 10 things to my “must try” list. And that’s on top of the orders from Yves Rocher, Beauty.com, and TPC that are on their merry little ways and the bottle of Badgley Mischka that I just snagged at TJ Maxx today. This is shaping up to me a more expensive quarter than even the 2nd quarter was.
Oh, and the bottle of CKOne Summer that I snagged from Marshall’s last week. Sigh.. . obsession is a scary thing.
I’ve been good so far this quarter (ha — it’s about 10 days in, so I’ve a ways to go).
Gorgeous bottles! Notes sound a little like L’Heure Bleue (except the mandrake of course!).
They are gorgeous…
I couldn’t get excited about Mandragore but this sounds great and ~witchy~. I forgot about the Harry Potter connection, and that totally looks like a magic potion.
Is Mandragore orig’s bottle purple-purple as well? For some reason I thought it was a kind of brown. I need to drive to a Nordstrom counter to try it again.
No, the originals were purple too.
My Mandragore bottle is dark burgandy…the bottles above appear to have quite a bit more blue in the glass…they’d probably be beautiful standing next to each other.
I haven’t tried anything by Annick Goutal yet and that’s just ridiculous! I absolutely must get on the ball!
Oh do!
Why available only in 100 ml? It would take a whole life to use it up..
Don’t know…I wish it was a smaller size too.
Oh, I loved the original. My only minor complaint was the staying power and sillage. Add me to the list of those interested in doing a split. I love many AGs, and don’t think I’ve found one I don’t really like. Well… Petite Cherie isn’t a favorite, but even it isn’t bad. I can’t wait to try this.
Decided to wear the original today…it really is wonderful. Hope this new one will be as good!
Wow, sounds exotic, to me Mandragore (especially the men’s version) is already quite dark … Really sounds like something for the deepest winter days, to be smelled preferably on a lover’s skin, warming up from being outside in the cold
Just an FYI, the men’s & the women’s Mandragore are the same juice in different bottles…AG does that with a number of their scents. But this does sound like a wonderful winter scent!