The Perfume Library

Secrets of Love - Passion

7.2

M. Micallef · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Secrets of Love - Passion is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with oud, cinnamon and orange, the orange lightly brightening the spice. In the heart, caramel and cashmere soften things into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of musk, patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood sets a woody, oriental foundation. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with night-out and evening wear leading. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 and Label Maltol & Cinnamon have a close profile.

Black Sea

7.4

M. Micallef · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Black Sea is a woody, sweet unisex scent that opens on gaiac wood, spices and cypress and warms through cinnamon, saffron and clove; it has been discontinued. The opening is dry and smoky, built on gaiac wood, spices and cypress. At the heart, cinnamon, saffron and clove keep the spice going, while floral notes and lily of the valley add a powdery softness. The base sweetens it with frankincense, sandalwood, amber and vanilla, with cedarwood giving it a woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and the occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, but a sizeable share call it feminine.

Ananda Nectar

8.0

M. Micallef · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Ananda Nectar is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by sweet, fruity and powdery touches. It opens with pear and plum, giving a juicy, bright first impression. In the heart, mimosa and violet bring out the floral, powdery side, and vanilla with white musk settle the base into a creamy, sweet softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. The light, fresh and sweet profile reads as a daytime scent. M. Micallef Ananda (Eau de Parfum) and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose have a close profile.

Les 4 Saisons - Eté

7.5

M. Micallef · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Les 4 Saisons - Eté opens on mandarin orange, lemon and peach, a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine, with modern next. It starts with mandarin orange, lemon and peach, bright and fruity. Toward the heart, mint and grapefruit add a cool, green edge, while the floral and sweet accents stay in the background. White musk softens the base. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Gritti Pomelo Sorrento have a close profile.

Seducteur

7.2

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

M. Micallef Seducteur is a green, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, a night out, evenings and business all draw similar shares. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Geoffrey and Basile Basile Uomo. The top notes of mugwort, bergamot, mint and rosemary open cool and herbal. In the heart, patchouli, nutmeg, thyme and cinnamon add a spicy, earthy warmth. The base of pine tree cone, leather and oakmoss dries down woody and leathery, in a fougère manner.

Parfum Couture - Denis Durand for M. Micallef

7.7

M. Micallef · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Parfum Couture - Denis Durand for M. Micallef is a warm, oriental floral built on sweet, spicy and animalic tones, classed as a women's perfume and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead while office and daily use trail behind. It is mostly seen as feminine, followed by classic. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Ceylonese cinnamon. In the heart, orange blossom, honey, Bulgarian rose and animalic notes form a sweet, dense floral core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and musk settles into a woody, resinous warmth.

Jewel for Her / M. Micallef

7.0

M. Micallef · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

M. Micallef Jewel for Her / M. Micallef is a female fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out, opening with citrus and spice and settling into a sweet, powdery dry-down. Cardamom, bergamot and coriander open the scent, which then moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. Musk, vanilla and patchouli dominate the base, while the oriental and animal accords give it a sweet, powdery, chypre-leaning character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, and few choose it for summer. It suits evenings and nights out best and sits in the background at the office. Miro Miro Magic and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Red Sea

7.2

M. Micallef · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Red Sea pairs orange blossom, iris and rose with clove and cinnamon, opening fresh and citrusy before settling into a woody base; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it doesn't commit to a masculine or feminine reading, as votes split almost evenly. Orange blossom and floral notes lead, and in the heart iris and rose meet the spices. Clove and cinnamon add a warm edge to the sweetness. In the base, musk, sandalwood and woods dry the scent down into a powdery, woody finish. Rancé 1795 Hélène and Chloé Narcisse have a close profile.

Pomelos / N°21

7.1

M. Micallef · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Pomelos / N°21 is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and sits easily in office and everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens with a bright citrus burst of tangerine, grapefruit and lemon. The heart of rose, jasmine and iris adds a soft, slightly powdery floral touch, with currant bringing a fruity edge. In the base, sandalwood, cedarwood and white musk dry it down to a calm, clean finish. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

Micallef Studio - Vanille Aoud

7.9

M. Micallef · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Micallef Studio - Vanille Aoud is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around vanilla, caramel and oud. Vanilla and caramel give it a gourmand sweetness, plum adds a soft fruity note and bergamot a light freshness. Oud, benzoin and musk set that sweetness on a woody, oriental base, with ylang-ylang adding a floral touch. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Spicy for Him

7.1

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

M. Micallef Spicy for Him is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, spicy and woody body, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for leisure, daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens with lavender, lemon and tarragon, which give a cool, herbal start. At the heart, patchouli and cinnamon add a spicy, sweet warmth. It dries down onto tree moss, musk and amber, a woody, resinous base. Birkholz Supreme Oud and Manos Gerakinis Anthem have a close profile.

Vanille Cuir (2012)

7.4

M. Micallef · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Vanille Cuir is a powdery, woody perfume that sets vanilla sweetness against spice, flowers and a leathery warmth; it is classed as feminine and has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lavender and bergamot. In the heart, orange blossom, cinnamon and cumin build a spicy floral core. Cedarwood, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood leave a sweet, woody base, with the powdery and leathery touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is rarely chosen. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Its profile is close to Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Terra di Siena and Sangado Irrésistible.

Ma Nature

6.1

M. Micallef · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Ma Nature is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and woody character, lightly green and earthy, suited to evenings in the colder months. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. It opens with honey, oud, patchouli, lavender and clove, and the heart brings cinnamon and sandalwood, setting the spice on a woody base. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, amber and tobacco adds a sweet, resinous warmth, softened by musk and earthy notes. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

Pure Extrême Nectar

7.8

M. Micallef · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Pure Extrême Nectar is a feminine scent that opens on rose and gardenia, moves through jasmine and white blossoms, and dries down to amber and white musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a calm trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further back. It is chosen about equally for daily wear, leisure and the office. Floral and fresh notes lead, softened by fruity and sweet touches. The texture is powdery and creamy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. In the base, amber and white musk settle the scent into something warm and smooth. Parfümerie Brückner Un Peu de Musc and Memoize Castitas have a close profile.

Vanille Marine

6.9

M. Micallef · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

M. Micallef Vanille Marine is a fresh, floral scent that sets aquatic and fruity tones against a soft vanilla sweetness, a light women's perfume for everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most votes read it as feminine. It opens with lemon and blackcurrant, a bright fruity start. The heart holds white blossoms and vanilla, where it turns sweeter and powdery. The base of musk, woods and benzoin leaves a warm, woody finish. Tom Tailor Vanilla Blossom and Cerruti 1881 en Fleurs have a close profile.

Note Vanillée Nectar

8.1

M. Micallef · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Note Vanillée Nectar is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance in which Bourbon vanilla, rum and cognac rest on sandalwood and amber. It opens with citrus fruits and mandarin orange for a bright start, and jasmine adds a soft floral heart. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, rum and cognac, with sandalwood and amber giving it a creamy, powdery footing and a light spicy touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits evenings as well as daytime. Most voters read it as feminine. M. Micallef Note Vanillée and The Dua Brand Booze & Vanille have a close profile.

Yellow Sea

7.4

M. Micallef · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

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

Vanille Fleur

7.1

M. Micallef · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Vanille Fleur is a sweet, powdery floral-gourmand that lays vanilla beneath peach and rose; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Peach gives the top a fresh, fruity start, and rose carries the floral heart. Vanilla in the base sweetens the whole into a soft, gourmand finish, while the powdery accord rounds off any sharp edges. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer chosen less often. It leans towards evening and daily wear and reads clearly feminine. L'Arc Escapade - Vanille des Îles and Al Fakhr Red Flower have a close profile.

Style

7.3

M. Micallef · 2012

Green · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Style is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens with lemon, nutmeg and cinnamon and deepens toward sandalwood and patchouli. The top is bright and spiced, with lemon sitting alongside nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom. Lavender, lily of the valley and jasmine soften the heart. The base of musk, sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense leaves a resinous, earthy, slightly smoky trail, with green and sweet touches running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans toward evening and business wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Tom Ford Vert d'Encens and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

White Musk

7.5

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef White Musk is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. White musk sits at the centre, sweetened by fruity and floral notes and held lightly from beneath by woody notes. Fresh and floral lead the accords, while the powdery and creamy sides lay down a soft base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Lattafa Musk Mood and Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Soie have a close profile.

White Sea

7.3

M. Micallef · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef White Sea is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lavender, bergamot and lemon, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It is described as masculine, though a fair share of voters also read it as feminine. The top is fresh and green, with lavender, bergamot, rosemary and lemon. Geranium and patchouli give the heart a floral, woody turn. In the base, ambergris, musk and iris settle it into a sweet, powdery, slightly resinous softness. Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Cologne and Dana Canoe have a close profile.

Baby's Collection - Petite Fleur

6.3

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Baby's Collection - Petite Fleur is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent with a soft, lightly powdery feel. It opens with fig leaf and bergamot, the first adding a green note and the second a citrus brightness. Jasmine and neroli carry the floral heart, while orange tree and white musk settle the base into something creamy and powdery. Fruity and sweet touches stay in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Its profile is close to Lancôme Cyclades and Yves Rocher Mon Rouge! Bloom in Love.

Vanille Patchouli

8.3

M. Micallef · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Vanille Patchouli is a unisex fragrance where Bourbon vanilla and patchouli, softened by sandalwood and musk, give a sweet, gourmand character. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange, nutmeg and saffron, a fresh and spicy start. The heart of praliné, jasmine and ylang-ylang turns creamy and sweet, and the base of vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, with some votes for the office. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Baby's Collection - Tendre Douceur

6.8

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Baby's Collection - Tendre Douceur is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It opens with candied apple and cherry, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, angelica, chocolate and iris bring a creamy, powdery feel, with the chocolate giving it a gourmand edge. Musk and vanilla in the base leave it soft and warm, while fresh and floral touches stay in the background. Lolita Lempicka So Sweet and Prada Candy Kiss (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.