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M. Micallef

Yellow Sea

Perfumer: Geoffrey Nejman

2008UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10
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M. Micallef Yellow Sea is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, resinous and slightly animalic depth.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 44 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Animal
  8. Resinous

What does Yellow Sea smell like?

Lime, mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright, fruity freshness at the start. In the heart, frankincense, patchouli and cedarwood pull it towards a woody, earthy line. The base of castoreum, benzoin and ambergris brings sweetness and an animal warmth.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a sizeable group reads it as feminine. M. Micallef Celebration Man and Pierre de Velay No. 9 have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Lime
    • Mandarin orange
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Frankincense
    • Patchouli
    • Cedarwood
  3. Towards evening

    • Castoreum
    • Benzoin
    • Ambergris

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Spring
  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 18%
    Winter
  • 15%
    Summer
  • Evening
    23%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Nighttime
    17%
  • Office
    17%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026