Indult Manakara EDP
Indult Manakara EDP
Description
Manakara is rose served as dessert: two roses, lychee and berries, all folded into a creamy vanilla custard. Francis Kurkdjian composed it for the Paris house Indult in 2006, and it remains one of the most talked-about early works of the perfumer who later founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Indult lists Damask pink rose, Bulgarian red rose, lychee, coconut, candied berry, vanilla custard and musk. On skin the lychee and jammy rose arrive first, and the trail is creamy with a hint of burnt sugar. Reviewers love its lush, syrupy texture, although a few say they struggle to pick out the lychee and coconut on their own.
Scent Character
- Floral: 95%
Translation: almost entirely a rose fragrance. The lychee, berry and custard sweetness sits inside the rose rather than beside it, so it reads as a sweet floral rather than a gourmand.
Fragrance Pyramid
- Top: Lychee, Candied Berries
- Heart: Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Coconut
- Base: Vanilla Custard, Musk
Note: Indult publishes these notes as a single list. They are grouped here in the order they tend to unfold on skin.
Performance
Longevity: Around 6–8 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate, with a sweet, creamy trail.
Projection: Arm's length for the first hour or two, then closer.
Best Occasions & Season
Best in Spring and on cooler Fall days, for evenings and special occasions. Usually worn by women, though nothing stops anyone who loves sweet roses. Skip it in high summer heat, when the custard and lychee can turn cloying.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
House: Indult, Paris, France
Launched: 2006, with no reformulation on record
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FAQ
Who made Manakara?
Francis Kurkdjian, in 2006, for Indult. It predates his own house, Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
Is it very sweet?
Yes. Rose leads, but the lychee, berries and vanilla custard make it a sweet, creamy floral.
How long does it last?
Most wearers get around 6–8 hours.
Is it men's or women's?
It is marketed for women. Anyone who enjoys sweet, jammy roses can wear it.