Star AniseOpens with
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Goutal · Sold as unisex
Mandragore Pourpre
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where sharp aromatics blend with warm spices in a moment of pure anticipation.
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Mandragore PourprePremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessExtreme 8.0 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Mandragore Pourpre by Goutal, launched in 2009 and crafted by perfumers Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen, is a composition that balances the freshness of star anise with the warmth of amber. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mint, giving way to the spicy complexity of pepper and rosemary. As it develops, geranium and heliotrope add floral notes, while patchouli and myrrh deepen its earthy undertones. This blend creates a distinctive aromatic blend that is both invigorating and comforting.
Apply Mandragore Pourpre sparingly — its top notes are vibrant and can quickly overwhelm. The amber base develops over time, so a light spritz on pulse points will allow it to evolve naturally throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Mandragore Pourpre, Goutal
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Camille Goutal
A visual eye for Annick GoutalCamille Goutal is a fragrance entrepreneur and the creative force behind the house of Annick Goutal, working alongside perfumer Isabelle Doyen, with whom she learned the art of perfumery in a shared laboratory.
“My favourite smells are those of toasted bread on a Sunday morning...”
Camille Goutal · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Co-created with Isabelle Doyen
The Mandragore line
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The originalMandragore PourpreGoutal · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2020Extreme 8.0Shares 5 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.81 (27)
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 14%.