Gaïac
Perfumer: Geoffrey Nejman
Votes lean masculine
273 ratings
From your scent profile
M. Micallef Gaïac is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter.
Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.
How does it perform?
From 208 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Resinous
- Smoky
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous
SmokyWhat does Gaïac smell like?
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure hours leading, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine.
It opens with bergamot, and jasmine and clove give the heart a floral, spicy turn. The base of vanilla, gaiac wood and vetiver leaves a woody, powdery and resinous warmth. Fragonard Encens Fève Tonka and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Or des Indes have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
First hours
- Jasmine
- Clove
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Gaiac wood
- Vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 35%Winter
- 19%Spring
- 8%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening26%
- Casual23%
- Nighttime19%
- Daytime18%
- Office14%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026