House of EM5 2024

Crush

WoodyIndianUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens with Saffron, Ginger, Sicilian Mandarin, and Bergamot lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Amberwood, Indian Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, and Indonesian Patchouli over a dry, grounded base of Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss.

The bloodline

Instant CrushManceraStrong

This bottle carries the Instant Crush DNA. Shares 9 notes with the original.

saffrongingermandarinamberwoodjasminepatchouli+3 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Instant Crush by Mancera. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
evening
everyday
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Crush bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyCitrusFloralEarthyFreshHoneyedSpicyWarm

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Saffron
Saffron
Ginger
Ginger
S
Sicilian Mandarin
Bergamot
Bergamot
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Amberwood
Amberwood
I
Indian Rose
Egyptian Jasmine
Egyptian Jasmine
I
Indonesian Patchouli
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Musk
Musk
M
Madagascar Vanilla
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Oakmoss
Oakmoss

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Crush is widely considered inspired by Mancera Instant Crush, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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