Odyssey Mandarine Sky

Scent Breakdown

Odyssey Mandarine Sky opens with a burst of candied mandarin, nowhere near as sharp or natural as a real citrus grove. There's a medicinal edge from the clary sage that hangs around briefly. It's roughly 75% in the Scandal ballpark, missing some of the original's brighter, almost effervescent quality. The caramel and tonka heart is where it shines, a thick, sweet gourmand accord, but synthetic. Still, enjoyable. The vetiver base is a whisper, mostly just adding a woody dryness to prevent it from becoming cloying. It lacks the bolder, grounding presence of the vetiver in Scandal.

Is it Worth It?

If you want a fleeting likeness of Scandal Pour Homme without demolishing your budget, Odyssey Mandarine Sky is a contender. Just know that while it gets the general idea right, it swaps some of the sophistication for synthetic sweetness. The original is undoubtedly smoother and more nuanced. But For a younger guy who wants an easy-to-wear, attention-grabbing scent on a budget? This works just fine.

How Long Does it Last?

Longevity is surprisingly decent, pushing 6-7 hours on my skin. Projection is moderate for the first hour, leaving a sweet scent bubble. After that, it settles closer to the skin, becoming a comforting (if somewhat generic) sweet scent. Don't expect beast mode.