Instant Crush Mancera for women and men

One of the best fragrances in my collection. The mix of burned sugar with Saffron that gets more vanilla centric the longer it dries down makes this my favorite Sweet fragrance for males. But guess what, there is this understated metal note that also follows it that balances out the sweetness and makes this a unisex masterpiece to my nose. Performance is great in all regards and if I had to describe it in 3 words it would be Heaven in a bottle.

it smells burnt sugar but in a good way
sillage :9/10
longevity: 9/10
scent: 8/10

IDK but it smells so simple i have had this fragrance for like 4 days i don't agree with the most of the notes but i've heard that i should let it on the shelf with no cap for like 2 weeks for me i like the scent but i think u could get something better with this price value

The projection and sillage are moderate to heavy with Instant Crush Mancera. I noticed that oil was left on my skin after spraying. None of that bothers me in the least as I expected it to be strong. I actually wanted that, after all it is Mancera! It doesn't matter to me if it is a male or female scent because if I likes it, then I wears it! Now I'm wondering if I've gone nose blind trying to decipher this scent because it is so complex in formulation. Initially, I truly was hoping, praying, and thinking as I had unboxed the package today saying oh yes, I am hardly wait because I am really going to love wearing this scent. Such a beautiful gold bottle with a magnetic cap in a lovely gold bag. The brand stamp does appear to be genuine and this was bought from my usual trustworthy company. What does Inter Development Infusion mean that is stamped on the bottom though? I was so damned excited simply because of the name Instant Crush Mancera and thinking that this is going to be a strong sweet Fanta orange vanilla opening going into a hippy like spicey sandalwood / patchouli afternote due to the note components involved. I spray, I sit, I wait, but there is just this sweet smokey spice after an ever so slight citrus open. I'm thinking is this what BR540 actually smells like as so many have stated in their reviews? I've never bothered to experience BR540 because of all of the hype, and now I probably really don't want to. I spray Instant Crush on a tissue and sniff contemplating am I perhaps missing something here? Is it my skin chemistry affecting the mix? I wait longer and sigh reminding myself that this scent has won an award. Now I'm wondering is it a bad batch? It's 2023. How is it even possible that the combination of some of my most favorite perfume notes are only producing the smell of sweet light spice smoke? I despise smoke and leather scents. Part of me says give Crush a chance, just wait because this is probably just going to be one of those scents that is going to react differently and individually with each person who is wearing it. Ok, now I am going to go get a shower next and re-spray. She better not haunt me tonight while I sleep! I'm obsessed in the shower thinking where is the sweet sparkling orange, the bite of ginger, the wistful patchouli, the dark spice of rose, the lush vanilla, the creamy spicey sandalwood? Those are stand out scents in the real world of perfume. What has kidnapped them in the mix? Is there a heavy note of saffron or amber wood takeover or some unknown creepy oakmoss in there that is strangling my favorites and masking them? Why are reviewers smelling something unusual that isn't even in there? Is this perfume challenging me to wear it as a female in public to get a response? Game on, let's see what happens! I'll even throw in my own challenge by spraying a towel and seeing what I detect on it the next day. Maybe we should call it Unanswered Questions not Instant Crush!

a strange one, but i adore it. all the reviews, the bottle, make u think its going to be a regular sweet vanilla fragrance, but i was confused upon checking fragranticas listed accords. receiving a 12ml decant of this, i now understand this fragrance, when i first sprayed it, i wasnt blown away, however the nuclear projection and 24hour longevity made me start loving this fragrance. moving into winter, i need a full bottle of this, although it is quite feminine, people around me also loved this scent. i would receive questions 8hours after appliance asking if i had just sprayed a cologne on, keep in mind these people were atleast 10 metres away. I this fragrance thrilling, and refuse to tell people the name only because of how strong it is. I think all fragrances $100aud+ should be this strong, especially niche brands. however, i wouldnt stand out anymore :(
Scent - 8.5/10
Longevity - 10/10
Projection - 10/10
Value for money - 10/10

P.S: Probably not a blind-buy.

You get a musky vanilla with a hint of orange. Do not blind buy, it is very specific and not for everyone. It is strong.

This one is radioactive. Beware, it does not wash off. 50% intoxicating and 50% vile. Like other BR540 clones and interpolations, I smell sweet cinnamon Christmas cookies and pine forests (though the notes would not suggest this). But I also get cheap cologne and whiffs of drunk vomit. I can’t stop sniffing my skin but I’m also partially revolted. I don’t see this being a crowd pleaser at all. But it’s beautiful in its complexity and its inherit challenge to wear. Leans very masculine to me. I will of course wear it somewhere.

I get touched while wearing it.

Very airy but not at all weak. This stuff projects hard and it lasts forever. It has a "florally metal" note that works really well in my opinion. Everything else in the fragrance however, is crazy sweet. A lot of people would like this but I don't think I could ever wear it with how sweet it is. Pretty versatile too but maybe only use 1-2 sprays lol

If you wear this and have convinced yourself this is something you actually want to smell like, you have lost your way. Your nose has become sullied after years of smelling endless fragrances to the point you've forgotten the primary purpose of wearing a fragrance. I sprayed a sample once on the back of my hand and it's the only thing I've ever received negative comments on. Nasty burnt plastic bag.

this is amazing, makes me imagine a golden sparkly vanilla ice cream with a hint of orange

Yeah I can confirm this stuff is legit. It's atomic in its power and could choke out a Horse if you're not careful. Beautiful saffron and ginger sweetened with citrus which I'll admit is a little too potent in the immediate spray (my nostrils were actually tingling after a while and I felt buzzed like I'd been smelling paraffin) but it's the drydown when the magic happens....just a sexy gorgeous high quality fragrance that announces "yeah...I'm here...look at me bitches". Lasts forever too
I wore it to work, came home had a shower and I could still smell it on my wrists..... THAT'S power....my first Mancera frag and I'm looking forward to trying more.....

Honestly, I love this fragrance so much on the opening it smells like BR540 and I think it smells absolutely fabulous definitely leans towards being a daytime fragrance and definitely leans towards warmer weather, but regardless the opening of saffron, and the bottom notes really ties this together. 10/10

Literally just got this in the mail.....I know you have to smell a scent for a few days before judging it but immediately got a WOW from this stuff. Alot spicier/gingery than I thought it'd be but the saffron is gorgeous in the opening and is just ...mmmmmmmmm. Very sparkly, juicy citrus....I can kinda see how its compared to BK 540 but they're not the same at all. BK 540 is ALL sweetness but this is sweet with a nice spice background with some woodiness in there too. I'll do another review when it dries down but so far it's beautiful.......

Better than arabians Tonka, this smells amazing.

This smells like I've smlled it a million times before, I do like it though. It smells so much like God of Fire - but I like Instant Crush better. It's that one you will wear to a food market with bad smoke smells, putrid cheeses but then someone comes along with Instant Crush bringing a whiff of fresh air and pleasantness to the setting. Love it! Cuts though and attention grabbing. It's also flirty. It's super fressssssssssssssh and aldehydic. Saffron is strong too :D

Edit on my review:
This is literally a beast. Just expect to be noseblind in couple of minutes. Stays 3days on clothes with moderate sillage. Performance is good at night time with below 17°c temperature. A bit feminine for me but still a beast for men.

Smells terrible and synthetic very cloying

Smell 3/10
Longevity 8/10
Projection 10/10 (fills rooms)

I fully agree with @rb12391 here it’s not worth copping. Decant first don’t blind buy.

Idk, but mine's not loud. I expected it to be loud and long lasting as everyone is saying. Probably just a bad batch🫠🥲 Last 4 hrs on me I really don't know why. Does it need maturation?

Uninspired, synthetic, sweet bomb.

Smells like the hoard of screaming teens girl at the mall but on steroids.

Another day, another Baccarat dupe. Can we all collectively move on from this profile?
Longevity is insane; lasts roughly a week if you happen to get it on fabric.. so if you love it, I guess that's a plus.

Keywords: beast mode, hype beast

Instant Saffron and Patchouli. Bold, daring, exotic. Unfortunately, not me. Leans masculine.

This fragrance is absolutely stunning. Upon smelling it you are immediately hit with an incredible sweetness coming from the beautiful vanilla notes aswell as some slight woody aromas. The floral mid and top notes make this fragrance stand out in a room full of others. The amber in this fragrance is immaculate. No matter what, this fragrance just becomes even more pleasant. The sillage is strong but not uncomfortable, it is just right. It stands out for a really long time and makes people fall in love.
An absolute 100/10 fragrance.

Agree with @Stinkystench and all the other reviewers who said this is NOT for hot climates. I live in Hawai'i and tried about 20% of a 1 mL sample in the evening and it is still too much. The fragrance itself is beautiful, but the very definition of too much of a good thing. Within minutes it becomes cloying and it stays that way for HOURS, in your face and refusing to be ignored. It's... a lot.

Upon first encountering this scent, I was immediately drawn to its saffron and jasmine opening. It enveloped me in elegance, like a whispered secret in a bustling crowd. The amber wood and oakmoss base notes provided a rich, comforting depth a warm embrace on a chilly evening.

Here’s the twist: While I adore its scent, I find it unwearable for everyday use. Why? Because Instant Crush demands attention. It’s not your casual office scent or daytime pick-me-up. Instead, I reserve it for special occasions or evenings out. Picture a candlelit dinner, a black button shirt with a luxurious watch, and the lingering trail of this fragrance—it’s a statement waiting to be made.

And that’s precisely why I love it. Instant Crush is a hidden treasure, waiting for those moments when you want to leave an indelible mark. So, if you seek a daring and unforgettable fragrance, try Instant Crush. Just be prepared for its intensity—it’s a love affair with a scent that lingers long after you’ve left the room.

Don't use this in temperatures over 20 degrees celcius.
I got a decant and sprayed it once. I live in the Caribbean. It's hot here.
This one is waaay too sweet for me. Cloying, overpowering and almost impossible to wash off.
Not a fan.

My Personal favorite from the house of Mancera. An Incredibly sweet and rich fragrance that is seductive yet strong. Unfortunately, wearing this at anytime outside of winter/fall unless it is unusual cold is a death sentence by suffocation. Moderate Projection with a good/long lasting longevity. In any avid collectors collection this peice is a necessity in my opinion. Great Blind Buy.

This is nice...for a man. It definitely has the profile of an MFK perfume which I was surprised about. The saffron, sandalwood, and the amberwood gives the perfume a male sophistication in my opinion, which is nice, but not what I was looking for.

For me, this is the perfect amount of sweetness. Baccarat rouge is too sweet and feminine and so is atomic rose by initio. This smells like atomic rose but tweaked a bit towards men more with the woody notes. Really enjoy it - 9/10

I like this perfume but it leans bit masculie for me. I would love it if a man smelled like this! It's interesting because some say it's too feminine for them. Majority of people seem to consider this unisex though. The opening reminds me of Arabian's Tonka by Montale but the drydown is different. This for me isn't as sweet, this is somehow sharper. Great longevity and projection!

I immediately loved this cologne upon smelling it for the first time. I put it on my hand before going to work, and after my 7 hour shift, I could still smell it! I also went to my girlfriend and immediately upon walking thru the door she said I smell great. Although I don't smell a lot warm spiciness, to me it feels more floral, with hints of vanilla and very powdery. What I will say it does smell a bit feminine to me, but it's very strong so that might overpower that feeling.
Great fragrance, but not for people that are looking for a very masculine scent. But you will get compliments for it, if that's what you want.
Rating 9

Gorgeous saffron note trailed by rose and jasmine with a hint of patchouli. There is a warm amber wood and creamy sandalwood accord with vanilla, musk a touch of oak moss. This is a warm, marshmallow sweet fragrance balanced out by the woody notes. Definitely reminds me of BR540 but less medicinal

It’s honestly just marshmallows paired up with flowers to create this very sweet scent. I literally don’t smell half the stuff that’s listed on the notes like the warm spicy note, hopefully there’s nothing wrong with mine. This fragrance is very powdery and has a slight hint of wood on the base notes. And for some reason it’s sticky on my skin? but anyways it’s not a bad scent.

This perfume smells like Dubai; luxurious, warm and loud.

Scent is very unique. Definitely the best by Mancera. Sillage and longevity is beast.

wowowow
and again wow

Never smelled BR540 so I do not mind if they are similar. I like this a a lot. It is not overly sweet for me, it's woody, fresh, sweet, some citrus and some bitterness.

It lasts sooo long. I can smell it in my jacket even though I did not spray my jacket, only the wrists. And the sillage, so intoxicating! IMO you can wear it any time of the year, at night.

You may skip this, it's just my personal story with the perfume: I encountered this for the first time while wandering the old town in Syros, Greece, a breezy summer night. I followed the trail and located a couple and asked the girl what she was wearing. Turns out it was the guy.
Anyway, I always go back to Ano Syros castle when I smell it :)

BR540 I can see it
But like I always say I like it in other perfumes until I start to clearly see BR540 only

So this is yummy but I dont like the citrus note

And I dont like it when I can clearly smell br540 dry down

Smells luxurious to me, too bad the more I wear this perfume the less I like it till I start to avoid using it. Maybe you can learn something here that this is not a safe buy perfume.

My notes about this perfume:

-Depend on what region you live in this perfume to my nose got bad chemistry with hot weather so keep that in mind.

-It's one of the perfumes like lots of people say you go nose blinded to it fast. it is still there judging from the good longevity.

-About the performance it is not bad but it is not a radiant scent to me. it's like other may catch a gentle whiff of the perfume and it does not smell harsh despite the spicy notes in it.

I would pick Cedrat Boise over this one :)

Yeah this one is good! When I first smelt it from the sample lid, I thought oh, its pretty much just Baccarat Rouge & was a little let down. Not that Baccarat is a bad frag or anything, just that lots of women wear it in my area & I don't want to be thought of as wearing a ladies perfume lol. When you actually wear it however, it doesn't smell that similar to Baccarat & the scent bubble it gives off I find to be more masculine than the aforementioned & it smells pretty damn awesome. It didn't really take me long to decide on putting a bottle on my buy list. Extremely pleasant.

My friend bought a sample of this fragrance and I absolutely fell in love with the way it smelled. This is a perfect starter niche fragrance. it is sweet but not in a way you would be used to. The notes that I mainly get in it is floral flowers with the perfect mix of vanilla not to mention the creaminess. The only thing I would say to do when applying is do not spray more than 3 sprays on you. It has great silage and longevity. for me it is a 9.9/10.

Noses work funny. When I spray BR540, I think of burnt sugar and candy floss. It creates a super sweet sugary cloud of fluff. I don’t get any Ambroxan or wood.

However, with Instant Crush I mostly pick up wood, lemon, and something a bit bitter (possibly saffron). Not for me, unfortunately.

I was so excited to get my Instant Crush travel spray in the mail, it ticks all the boxes of things I like. But there’s something in here that just irks me so badly! I wish I could put my finger on it. I usually love saffron, could it be the ginger, or the amberwood? I like BR 540 so I wonder what’s different here. When I sniff the atomizer I frown, cant bring myself to spray it on skin because it’s so strong and yucky to me.
If you like it keep rocking it! If you’re curious, I suggest sampling first :)

I don't see this as super sweet as most other people on my skin this is a masculine woody floral vanilla scent it reminds me of Versace Eros EDT in a way wouldn't overspray this stuff though i sprayed it once on my wrist and its pretty much STUCK in my nose.

Super sweet, gingery, saffron-y, floral heaven. Beautiful scent trail that lingers forever. I can see the similarities to BR540, but I much prefer Instant Crush. BR540 feels more thick and creamy while IC has more of an airy quality, probably coming from the ginger and citrus notes.

The last time I tried this I sprayed it on paper because I remember how they only way you can get this off your skin is to remove your skin. Headache inducing, booming sweetness. I don't know how this passes for unisex much less masculine. I threw it in the kitchen trash so I couldn't smell it in this room. I went to the kitchen a while later and could still smell it so I threw it in the outside garbage. No birds have dropped out of the sky yet so there is some limitation to the projection.

Although Mancera Instant Crush and Montale Arabians Tonka share several similarities, primarily due to their composition and use of common fragrance notes. Both fragrances belong to the oriental fragrance family, characterized by warm, spicy, and resinous accords. Key shared notes include tonka bean, vanilla, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves, which contribute to their cozy and inviting scent profiles. Additionally, both fragrances may contain elements of oud wood, adding a rich and woody depth to the composition. the similarities in their notes and overall scent profiles result in a comparable aroma, making Mancera Instant Crush reminiscent of Montale Arabians Tonka. me personally, i enjoy Mancera more because of the slight floral feel i get that is refreshing.

Two years ago i gave this to my boyfriend because i just couldn't handle it myself.

It was outrageously powerful (almost radioactive) …strange ….and extremely masculine.

I liked it, indeed i found it extremely intriguing…but i felt uncomfortable wearing it myself.

Alas, boyfriend never wears it (hes not into fragrances like i am).

I finally found the bottle in his stuff this weekend and i tried it again.

AND… this baby is coming back home with me.

This has mellowed out in two years.

Its irresistible now.

I LOVE IT!

Perfectly unisex.

The only way i can describe it:

It smells like some kind of artisan brown sugar & ginger oil body scrub.

Like you had a spa, and you feel marvelous, and the smell of ginger, essential oil, and sugar are still radiating off your skin.

These types of fragrances are like Uggs.

Played out for many, understandably, and i thought they were played out for me, too.

But for those who love them, it doesn't matter, because they are too cozy to resist.

This is my favorite amongst them all. By far.

As well, now that this has mellowed in the two years since i purchased it, its absolutely perfect for warm weather. Its all weather perfume, in fact.

Smells like a ginger-ale vanilla float on a hot day, both refreshing and comforting.

LOVE.

Cant stop wearing it. Ive worn it two days in a row, which is rare for me.

Super sweet, almost like (joop) super rosy and that's why it's a pass for me. If they made more dry and got rid of the rose, made it a bit more masculine. Then it'll be buy worthy. but as of right now, peace out ✌🏾

Grate profile for the alphabetical community lol.
Just a joke 😃

UPDATE UPDATE
SO, almost immediately after posting my initial thoughts this darn thing changed lol .
The sweetness and the rose does settle down and now ohhh now it's speaking my language. Its more woody and almost sued like 👍🏾 this is working it's magic on me and I'm sure it has more to say the more it dries down 😉

Got a bottle and loved how it smelled but was super unimpressed by the performance, however I shortly realized I was just going nose-blind. No joke, this lasts 24+ hours on my skin, and stuck to me even after showering. It projects for a solid 10 hours as well. Only issue is finding an occasion to wear this just because of how strong this is lol. DO NOT OVERSPRAY

I don’t know why everyone says this i a crowd pleasing scent because in my opinion this is one of the hardest fragrances to wear. I just don’t reach for it ever as there aren’t many situations for which this is suitable. Thats the only con of this fragrance in my opinion. Other than this the performance of the fragrance is fantastic. I do get the citruses n sandalwood n little bit of the white florals. It takes sometime to appreciate the fragrance particularly the sandalwood note. Tbh I find this perfume quite redundant and you can do without this. For me its not worth the hype.
P.s. this is not a BR540 dupe…only 5% of it mildly resembles BR540.

i was indifferent to it the first couple of wears, but i'm starting to really like it.

the flowers in this absolutely shine. the saffron (which is usually paired with nutmeg, a combination that makes any perfume an instant pass for me) is just amazing here.

the performance on this stuff is crazy as well, like 5 hours after applying, the people just standing around me can still smell this stuff. it projects and lasts, period.

great warm floral vanilla.

8/10

Instant Crush is the second most hyped fragrance from Mancera, after Cedrat Boise. I am mentioning this from the beginning because I blind bought it since everybody was talking about it. That was two years ago before owning Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait and Orientica’s Amber Rouge, which is my most favourite copy of BR540 from all I’ve sampled.

Instant Crush is a great fragrance with stellar performance sold at a very reasonable price. But in my experience it’s not smelling similar at all to BR540. And that was the main selling point of all the reviewers who were hyping this up. It’s a standalone scent!

If I was to judge it as a unique creation, it’s a 10/10 scent. Beautiful warm spicy, ambery, vanilla with soft flowers and a very prominent saffron note! I think this is a good perfume to sample at least if you’re interested in saffron.

As a BR540 dupe, I would give it a 6/10 mark. Yes, they both feature a prominent saffron and jasmine note, but besides that they take different directions. This has less sweetness than BR540, more vanilla, citrus, woods, amber and flowers in the composition. Also it is a bit spicier than BR540.

In a nutshell, this is a unique smelling perfume, a standalone scent, with a stellar lasting power and projection. Very close to what I would call a beastly scent. And I love that…

Therefore, if you’re on a hunt for a BR540 Extrait dupe, look further. This is not it. But otherwise, I can’t recommend Instant Crush enough. To both genders!

Phenomenal juice with outstanding performance! Big compliment getter.

Absolute beast mode of a fragrance. I blind-bought this, and I am very happy with the outcome. The smell is a very sweet and complex smell. Although the opening gives me a bit of a headache, I am a big fan of the smell.

The performance Is out of this world. This fragrance should never be sprayed more than 3 times, and rarely even 3. 1 spray will let everyone around you smell you. This is my biggest compliment-getter, and I rarely even wear it.

My one critique about this fragrance is it's very hard to wear. There aren't very many situations where this is a fragrance you should wear. To me, its almost only a date night fragrance, or a get-together where you want everyone to notice you.

This was my first Mancera fragrance. At the time i got it i kinda liked it but not so much. I decided to keep it in collection. In the meantime i bought Red Tobacco, Tonka Cola and Jardin Exclusif (Decant) which are all good fragrances in their own way but Instant Crush grew on me so much it became my favorite Mancera and probbably my favorite fragrance in collection.

Still wouldn’t recommend blind buying this if you haven’t tried BR540 or something simular. If you try it and like it, just go for it. It’s not expencive and it’s a huge compliment getter, people love this stuff.

smell 9/10
LONGEVITY 10/10
SILLAGE 10/10

This is probably the best Mancera fragrance of all time. The price is way to cheap considering it is a unique niche fragrance detailedly made to be a sweet spicy frangance that can be used for almost any occasions. Its smell transmits a sense of elegance and exclusivity while at the same time also being targeted for the young people. Its sillage is amazing, it is strong but not strong enough to be annoying, and the longetivity is amazing and can last the whole day. As a young person who was a hard time finding a fragrance that lasts enough in my skin, this is perfect and matches with my exact necessities. People might say that it is similar to Versace’s Gingembere Petillant, but it has a floral note that is overwhelming to some people and ruins its essence; such as Tom Ford’s Rose Prick, which also has different notes. It is not a perfume I would recommend to blind buy because its sweetness (which isn’t excessive) can be annoying to some people. To people who like sweet perfumes like Parfums de Marley Oajan, Angels Share by Killian and Yves Saint Laurent Babycat, this perfume is perfect. I would give it a solid 10/10 and buy it as many times as possible.

A great fragrance. Its unisex but in my opinion leans feminine. You can pick up nice vanilla, lots of sweet florals and some wood in the background. Never smelled BR540 so i can neither confirm or deny that it smells the same. Great sillage, amazing longevity. Solid fragrance from mancera as per usual.

I just blind bought this fragrance and was expecting a really worthy blind buy, fortunately I was completely right this fragrance lasts up to 8 hrs on my skin and projection is crazy, other reviews state that the fragrance is really feminine, for me it is more masculine,when you first spray this scent you get notes of rose, musk, and powdery, however when this dries down it is woody, vanilla, and for me smells like chocolate, really good blind buy if you like sweet fragrances, the atomizer is also a really good pressurized atomizer, and the packaging is always a 10 from mancera, I would really recommend this as your first fragrance!

This is an incredible take on that br540 DNA. It takes that same sweet, warm and cozy scent signature of br540 but makes it unisex and adds some mild florals. It's a fantastic versatile winter signature for anyone. Performance is amazing getting 12+ hours with room filling projection. This fragrance is very easy to get nose blind to so be careful with overspraying. In most cases 2-3 sprays is fine but if you want to be extra loud than maybe 4 or 5 but no more. This is well worth the price and can be worn by anyone in the colder weather.

Disgustingly sweet scent that becomes nauseating at points. Please DO NOT blind buy this shit.

When I first sprayed this fragrance, I was not met by what I expected. This was not totally in a bad way though, but not in a good way either. The opening is a very citrusy scent that then quickly dries into a very, very rosy middle that, on my skin, was seriously the only thing I could smell. On my skin, this fragrance is far far more rosy than I expected, and rose being a note that I don't love, this was an unpleasant surprise for me. The rose lingered far throughout the dry down, and was still a very present scent even 4 hours after the initial spray. The dry down, however, does match the notes shown, with it being a more vanilla woody scent that's more of a gourmond with hints of powder than a floral.

Overall, this fragrance is a perfect example of a unisex fragrance that can be pulled off equally by both men and women, though it is overall more known as a men's fragrance. It is very very floral until the deep dry down, so be warned that this fragrance is hyper feminine, and usually that doesn't bother me, but this time it sort of did.

I rate this fragrance a 7.4/10

Really feminine, can only pull it off if you have the "pretty" look as a dude. or if your really bold. Bought it for 74 dollars on aurafragrance. enormous sillage, weeks lasting on clothes.

The only thing that reminds me of BR from MFK is the opening with that slightly ‘metallic’ facet. Although the opening also has some differences. Otherwise, I don't really find much of BR; anyway, not enough to call it a clone.

A lot more things happen here and not in a good way according to my tastes. It seems to me that it smells cheap, synthetic and for me it is constantly headache inducing, sorry. I'm not exaggerating, headache and sneezing, I don't want to offend the lovers of this perfume. I get some loud jasmine I think, some ambery-sweet chemical (maybe that’s another BR-like thing), some patchouli, vanilla, and something woody. Very sweet. But it is far behind BR, which is a sweet but airy, clean, and classy synthetic compared to Instant Crush. (I don't praise that one, it's not my scent profile either, but I can appreciate how it's made.) So, if you're here looking for a dupe, no, look for something else! This one is trying too hard.

The good part is that it is a performance beast, for those who like it. I don't get rid of it even after I wash it, and on the skin after application you can see some very oily spots, so there are some serious oils there. This seems to be the philosophy of the Mancera house, which in theory should be a good thing; 2-3 sprays and it lasts all day/night, you don't have to buy two bottles a month.

The bad part is that either some people become anosmic to them after a while, or they feel the need to be sniffed within a radius of 500m, because I frequently see people complaining about the performance and saying that you need 8-9, up to 15 sprays to feel it. I really had a good laugh the other day after someone left a review on the website of a local perfume shop, at Red Tobacco, if I remember correctly, that it's a fantastic perfume, but he was given time off from work and sent home, so that the others in the office wouldn't suffer. I can't imagine what it's like in hot weather.

I'm very pro "everyone should wear what they like and what brings them joy", but with a perfume with such projection and sillage, moderation is the key, don't bathe in it and try to adapt it to the environmental conditions and occasion.

First thing's first - this is not a dupe/clone of BR540 but the comparison is definitely warranted. I kind of think about this one almost like an unofficial flanker to 540 - it has a similar DNA but is very much doing it's own thing. The thing I love most here is how complex this scent is, I've worn it probably 4 or 5 different times and somehow it always smells a little bit different than what I remember from the last time I wore it.

You can maybe think of this like 540 with a little extra sweetness, some added vanilla, and amplified floral notes. Because of this the saffron kind of comes in and out for me - sometimes I smell this and the saffron is the most noticeable note and then other times it's like it's in the background. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of here is how loud the floral notes are in the opening - which makes it lean a little too feminine for me. However, once it dries down the balance and complexity of this scent really starts to shine through.

All in all a great unisex fragrance with really a intriguing profile and awesome longevity for what I think is a pretty reasonable price.

@gardone.moore9 Kindly would you mind sharing your batch code?.

I took a leap of faith with this blind buy, and I couldn't be happier that I did. I had a feeling I'd fall in love, especially with saffron listed as a top note – a scent I knew would captivate me. At around 90 bucks, it felt like a worthwhile gamble, and boy, did it pay off.

The initial floral blast caught me off guard, but within minutes, it transformed into something truly extraordinary. The vanilla and floral combination became my personal masterpiece, instantly earning a place as my signature scent.

And let me tell you about its staying power – it's unreal! This fragrance doesn't just last all day on my skin; it lingers on clothes for days. A few spritzes and people can't help but notice – Mancera's atomizers make sure of that.

Compliments started pouring in from day one, and they haven't stopped since. It's become a bit of a secret treasure for me, something I'm tempted to keep close to my chest to preserve its uniqueness.

And here's the surprise – it works like a charm even in warmer weather, blending seamlessly with its versatile floral notes.

I'm already planning to restock this gem for life. It's not just a fragrance; it's become an essential part of who I am. In my eyes, it's an 11 out of 10 for both longevity and scent, and overall, it's a perfect 12 out of 10. It's my signature scent, my favorite of all time, and I couldn't be happier with it.

Great blend of sweet, spicy, powdery, fresh, and fruity makes it wearable year round for most occasions. Unisex scent but smells more like a perfume than a cologne. Mancera makes some powerful fragrances and this is no exception. I’d say one to two full sprays is enough as the longevity and projection are insane. When I first smelled it I thought I’d love it on a woman but probably wouldn’t wear it myself, then decided to wear it myself because damn I love this fragrance.

Lots of amberwood and ethyl matol lends to a very long lasting perfume. The saffron saves this from being a complete snooze fest. BR540 has more depth and is using a better saffron, this one is just sort of a non descript sweetness layered over an amber. No burnt sugar. Smells like there's a touch of caramel buried in here but it's not prominent so it doesn't turn me off. I feel it's a more feminine perfume (feel the same way about BR540) and it lasts pretty much until you sweat it off or shower. Good value from a performance aspect if you like it. Better for the younger crowd but I can see the attraction - smells like candy
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Scent 6.5/10
Performance 8.5/10

A sweet-fresh scent on steroids. No doubt the harshest fragrance I’ve ever tried. It feels like you are stuck in a room with a screeching methhead.

Kinda smells like those chocolate oranges :)

Can someone assit on 2023 batch? Kindly , i am on the fence n dont know if this is reformulated, does it still last long. Please ?

this was my first Mancera and i love it. i just bought my second bottle :)

Reminds me of gissah hudson valley perfume..but slightly toned down...not my go to signature scent as im more of a sweet floral vanilla person. But would wear it on special occasions. Im warming up to it. I got the decant to test it out. Not buying full bottle though.

Love the dry down, great fragrance for winter definitely recommend.

Gorgeous scent! Sweet, warm with a hint of floral. I love how mancera balance the masculinity and feminine of the scent. Although it leans more on the masculine side than female but can be unisex because of its median floral notes such as rose and jasmine. An easy compliment getter from women; For everyone who wants to collect their compliments. 3-4 sprays should be enough for good 12 hours. An all around season type of cologne. One of my favorite niche brand! A must buy!

I tried a sample and I think that was the quickest I’ve ever gone through a 2ml vial. I purchased a full-size bottle!
I don’t really see where the similarities are to br450 that people are referring to, but if I had to guess, it would be at the dry DRY down where it smells slightly airy and woody; otherwise, I don’t get it. It lasts FOREVER! The initial spray is a bit intense but does seem to die down pretty quick. I thought 3 sprays was a tad too much for me, so, maybe less is more with the larger sprayer! I feel like it can get away with being unisex bo problem.

Jeez. People are clueless. It's nothing like arabians oud or tonka. It's nothing like shaghaf oud.

It's not that sweet. I'd give it 6 out of 10 on sweetness

It's halfway similar to br540. It is beast mode, and you can go noseblind to it. 6 sprays maximum.

Does have ambroxan like chemical in it. They call it amber wood. That's ridiculous, it's basically ambroxan. Has a good bit too.

I think this is an all season fragrance, except for high heat.

People seem really divisive about this. I thought it was feminine at first, sort of is, I think unisex. I love it, it scratches the br540 itch. Saffron, vanilla, ambroxan, touch woody, bit denser than br540.

This is absolutely nothing like BR540! I don't know how anyone can say otherwise. This is the reason I bought it as it was compared to it - what a disappointment. Will be giving this away at Christmas!
To my nose it's masculine more than Unisex and very synthetic. I don't smell any fruitiness or fresh scent as described. I wanted to wash it off straight away. I love musky, cedar, oud unisex smells as my signature scent is Molecule 01 but there is something in this that is awful - doesn't suit me or my nostrils. Too strong and unpleasant, not sexy at all.

Similar to both br540 and arabians tonka but less woody, fresher and sweeter. Really nice but leans ALOT feminine.

Way better than baccarat tho

When it comes to mancera fragrance they have some of the best openings into niche for beginners and I am very familiar with niche but this one is great and I've gotten compliments from girls in-person with this which is surprising because I personally can't smell much accept a sweet florally scent but it's very very good nonetheless.

This is a nice, sweet, candy type scent. But when I put my nose to my wrist to smell it, I feel like it burns my nostril hairs right off. I don't know what note it could be. I'll try it again in the future, but I don't know if I would buy more than a sample.

i had a sample of it and i completly fell in love with the scent. it’s unisex warm jasmine with a sandalwood note. it smells gorgeous but a bit synthetic.

Love this. One of those that make your knees weak the first time you test, and keep going back to your collection to smell it off the atomizer. Leans slightly feminine, but I’ve received compliments from both sexes. Don’t understand people bashing performance on the supposed “reformulation”. 8+ hours on skin with 4-5 very hours of very solid projection. Candy floss, floral, and fresh in the opening. Dry down is an addictive musky vanilla that maintains that freshness. I love fragrances that project and last like this one, but also remain light and airy. The hype for Instant Crush is well deserved.

it's an instant crush. 😍❤️ ordered a back up bottle and it's dupe.

A sweeter BR 540 with the burnt sugar smell toned down in the opening, in fact, I prefer this to BR540 initially, but the drydown off of my skin is horrid, smells like a bitter medicine syrup.

For me this smells very much like Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud. I just love saffron, rose and vanilla. For me this is the fragrance which totally calms me down amd makes me happy. This has a better longevity than Shaghaf. Love it.

Selling a full size bottle of this! Message me for details :)

Is it just me or anyone else gets very delicious coconuts when they smell it

I absolutely love this fragrance. I am making this my signature sent because of how much I like it. It’s sweet but in a non-overpowering way allowing it to be unisex, also allowing it to be a multiple season fragrance especially winter and fall. I actually believe people only say it leans feminine because it does on a tester strip. On my skin it’s definitely on the masculine side but it’s not overpoweringly masculine. I haven’t had a person say they didn’t like it and I get continuous compliments at school both from people who are into fragrance and people who know nothing about it. An easy 9.5/10. Only .5 missing is its availability but websites like jomashop and beauty house have it. Definitely will repurchase when out

One of the best fragrances I’ve owned in a very long while infact a very good contender to BR540 in this price range aswell.

I was looking to purchase BR540 back in 2022 but it didn’t fit my budget at that current moment so this handy dandy came in full clutch and I ordered it right away.

I love it so much because upon
First spray I felt the BR540 DNA asap but then upon the dry down it got a very very very different floral and powdery approach

The top notes blend so well w the mids
The sandalwood,mandarin,ginger,rose,ginger and the ambers along with the jasmine

It’s like a gourmand
masala caramel
rose chai milk cake
But it’s also very powdery the sandalwoods and musks come through real well

And then the base notes of the mosses and the woods and patchouli and the metallic notes add this slightly contrasting depth to it.

It still preserves the BR450 DNA but also does it’s own thing I’d say it’s 78% similar to BR540.

Longevity and projection wise I get nose blind very quick to this on clothes but it’s a beast mode fragrance 10-12 hours realistically with 5-7 sprays.

This is not really that preferable of a scent to do layering with because this is very potent and it can overtake a weaker scent

Anyhow I’m gonna order lattafa confidential private gold soon so can’t wait to layer it with that.

This fragrance gets wayyyyy better the more you keep it around.

Stays on clothes for the next day aswell.

Overall rating:
Longevity:10/10
Sillage:8.7/10(too potent within 2-3 ft)
Projection:8.3/10
(4-5 hours with the 4th and 5th slowly fading but the fragrance is still wayy too strong and lingers around till the 8th hour)
Overall performance:8.8/10
Worth the price?:
many dupes of the fragrance it’s similar to but it smells pretty high quality imma be honest.so yea maybe.I like it.

Interesting fragrance. At first, I definitely smell the citrus notes with the bergamot. It has a light, freshness out the gate and smells very wearable, balanced, and like a great everyday scent. Then the saffron note shows up and now I smell what people are smelling when they compare this to BR540 and I get it. It does have saffron, jasmine, amber, and oakmoss in it after all. Is it a dupe? Not at all, it still carries its own DNA and it only is reminiscent of BR540. Then, after that phase and the heart and base notes take over, it becomes a woody spice bomb. At this phase it doesn't remind me of BR540 at all, it actually reminds me of Boquet Ideale from Casamorati or Angels' Share after it dries. I get vanilla, I get spices, and a subtle patchouli and jasmine note peeking through the sweet spices anchored with sandalwood. What a fragrance journey this one has taken me on. Let me also say the bottle is big and beautiful and with 4 oz. I should be enjoying this for years to come. Also, the atomizer creates a fine mist, which I love. I'm a fan of Instant Crush.

Comparing this to BR540 does a disservice to both fragrances.

They’re very different. BR540 is a saffron and ambergris bomb and the smooth fir resin in the base gives it a beautifully sweet and aromatic air. Some ppl get dental office, but I digress.

Instant Crush is as if they took the dna of Roses Vanille dialed the vanilla way back, added a mega dose of ginger, and wrapped it all up in a beautiful orange saffron essence.

It’s gorgeous, and is completely its own fragrance. It does not have “BR540 DNA”. Yes, it has saffron and Jasmine, among a slew of other notes that are more prominent, and the way the notes are presented is not the same at all. BR dries down into aromatic burnt sugar. Instant Crush dries down to steeped ginger, rose and honeyed orange. Let it stand on its own, it absolutely deserves to.