The Perfume Library

Vanille Vanille

7.9

M. Micallef · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Vanille Vanille is a unisex gourmand that opens with coconut and star anise and sweetens into praliné and Bourbon vanilla. The top pairs coconut with star anise, while ylang-ylang, iris and praliné in the heart add a floral, powdery softness. The base of benzoin and Bourbon vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet vanilla with a light spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as mostly feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Soleil Vanille and Vanille Sambag have a close profile.

Baby's Collection - Petit Coeur

5.9

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Baby's Collection - Petit Coeur is a fresh, green-leaning unisex scent that pairs lemon and bergamot with the softness of jasmine and white musk. Lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, galbanum and mint add a floral, green freshness. The base of moss, white musk and cedar settles into a powdery, creamy and lightly woody finish, while sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is rated for leisure, daily wear and the office. Creed Pure White Cologne and Geo. F. Trumper GFT have a close profile.

Sous Le Figuier

6.5

M. Micallef · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

M. Micallef Sous Le Figuier is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they place it in leisure, daily and business settings. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It opens with coriander, bergamot, fig leaf and peach, a green and fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine tea, fig and blackcurrant add a floral, sweet softness. The base of fig wood and musk settles it on a woody footing. L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Extrême and Molinard Figue have a close profile.

Arabian Diamond

7.1

M. Micallef · 2009

Floral · Spicy · Woody

M. Micallef Arabian Diamond opens with aniseed and bergamot and carries rose, geranium and oud at its heart, a spicy, woody scent for men; it has been discontinued. Aniseed and bergamot make a bright start. In the heart, rose, geranium, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley give a floral face, while oud adds a resinous depth. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles into a warm, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick evening and night out, with leisure close behind, so it leans towards the later hours of the day. It reads masculine.

Rose Extrême

7.2

M. Micallef · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Rose Extrême is a floral perfume for women that sets rose in a sweet, powdery, lightly spiced frame. Osmanthus and Rosa centifolia open it, and the heart brings together Bulgarian rose, peach, iris and carnation. The peach gives the rose a soft, fruity sweetness, while the iris adds a powdery texture. Vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber form a warm, oriental base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it makes its presence felt. Most voters wear it in spring and fall, in the evening or on a night out. They mostly read it as feminine and classic. Avon Far Away and Tristano Onofri Solo Tu have a close profile.

Floral

6.9

M. Micallef

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Floral is a feminine scent that opens with freesia, plum and peach, moves into a floral heart of rose and ylang-ylang, and settles into a sweet vanilla and tonka bean base; it has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and fresh, with freesia, plum and peach. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley carry the floral character, with iris adding a soft powdery touch. The base of tonka bean, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and cedar dries down sweet, woody and slightly oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in the evening and a night out, with fewer choosing it for daytime or the office. It reads clearly feminine.

Royal Muska Nectar

7.0

M. Micallef · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

M. Micallef Royal Muska Nectar is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on rose and peach and settles onto musk. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so take that loosely. It is described as a women's scent. Rose and peach lead the top, precious woods and musk form the heart, and white musk carries the base. The accords read fresh, floral and sweet, with a powdery, creamy softness and a slightly synthetic sheen. Royal Muska (Eau de Parfum) and Rituals Himalaya Bloom have a close profile.

Micallef Studio - White Flowers

6.8

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Micallef Studio - White Flowers is a fresh, powdery floral for women, opening with tangerine and rose and softened by jasmine, iris and sandalwood. Tangerine and rose lead the top, while the heart holds cashmeran, jasmine, iris and rose. In the base, sandalwood, orange blossom, benzoin and musk sweeten slowly into a warm, woody, resinous finish. Citrus brightness and powdery florals sit in balance throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with evenings not far behind. It is made with women in mind. For a close profile, look at Jennifer Lopez Glow and Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum).

Note Poudrée

6.3

M. Micallef · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Note Poudrée is a powdery, sweet feminine scent built on peach, jasmine and rose over amber, patchouli, cedar and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage both rate as moderate, though few people have rated them, so treat that as a rough guide. It is made as a women's fragrance. It opens with peach, giving a fruity brightness. Jasmine and rose form a floral heart. In the base, amber, patchouli, cedar and vanilla add a sweet, woody and spicy warmth, with the powdery accord softening the whole blend. Guerlain Vol de Nuit Évasion and Guerlain Attrape Cœur have a close profile.

Special Edition

6.5

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Special Edition is a fresh, fruity floral that turns sweet and settles into a spicy, woody base; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with apple and red fruits, a fresh and sweet start. Rose carries the floral heart, and sandalwood and musk set the scent on a soft, woody base. The spicy accord tempers the sweetness of the fruit. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat this as a rough guide. Its profile suits both men and women. Swiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia and Junaid Perfumes Wujood have a close profile.

Art Collection - 101 Woman / Vanille Mandarine / Pomme d'Amour

6.9

M. Micallef · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Art Collection - 101 Woman / Vanille Mandarine / Pomme d'Amour is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent built around mandarin orange, coconut and vanilla. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and business, with evening and night out not far behind. It is designed for women and has been discontinued. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, grapefruit and peach for a fruity brightness, softened by coconut and currant. In the heart, tonka bean and cedarwood add a woody base. Vanilla and white musk then turn the sweetness powdery and warm. The overall impression is floral, fruity and gourmand.

Art Collection 2020

7.3

M. Micallef · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Art Collection 2020 opens with mandarin orange, star anise and bergamot, and is a fresh, citrusy, green-leaning unisex scent. The mandarin orange and bergamot keep the opening bright, while star anise adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, cashmeran, violet and nutmeg bring out the floral and woody side. The base settles into leather, moss and patchouli, with musk softening everything. Overall it reads as a fougère with a leathery, slightly synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Votes are spread across all four seasons, with spring and summer slightly ahead. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Trussardi Uomo and M. Micallef Verseau have a close profile.

Vanille Sambag

8.0

M. Micallef · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Vanille Sambag is a sweet, floral, gourmand unisex fragrance built around Bourbon vanilla, jasmine sambac and coconut. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with evening and night-out use close behind. It reads as unisex. It opens with star anise and coconut, where spice meets sweetness. Ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and iris form a powdery, floral heart. The base of Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and white musk settles into a creamy, warm sweetness.

Oud Provocant

7.9

M. Micallef · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

M. Micallef Oud Provocant is a unisex scent that sets the smoky, leathery woodiness of Indian oud against the spicy floral warmth of rose and saffron; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. With no season or occasion data to go on, little can be said about when to wear it; its dense, oriental character suggests cooler weather. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with frankincense, grapefruit and saffron: the grapefruit adds a slight lift, while saffron and frankincense bring a spicy, resinous feel. Rose, patchouli and labdanum lead the heart. The base of ambergris, Indian oud, moss and cypriol settles into an earthy, woody floor. Montale Aoud Legend and MAD Parfumeur Ombre have a close profile.

Micallef Studio - Lucky Charm

7.4

M. Micallef · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Micallef Studio - Lucky Charm by M. Micallef is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a fruity, sweet touch, suited to easy everyday wear. Its longevity is rated as strong. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, then at the office, and pick it less for nights out or evenings. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with mandarin orange, lily of the valley and rose. In the heart, lily of the valley meets jasmine, plum and blackcurrant, pushing the scent towards fruity and sweet. Beeswax, white musk and currant form the base. Chypre and green accords keep it balanced. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa and Azzaro Azzura share a close profile.

Art Collection - 203 Man / Micallef Studio - Imperial Santal

7.9

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

M. Micallef Art Collection - 203 Man / Micallef Studio - Imperial Santal is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with a woody, lightly sweet sandalwood character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It leans towards calm, everyday wear for men. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh, slightly green citrus. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood build a woody body, and the musk and fir balsam in the base soften it into a powdery, faintly animal warmth. Fruity and sweet touches stay in the background. Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Impérial Santal and Costume National Homme Parfum have a close profile.

Blueberry Night

7.1

M. Micallef · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

M. Micallef Blueberry Night is a fruity-gourmand unisex scent in which blueberry and raspberry, brightened by orange, sweeten into vanilla and caramel. It opens with blueberry, raspberry and orange, a lively, sweet fruit stage. The heart of rosewood and caramel turns it creamy and gourmand. The base of vanilla, musk, moss and patchouli adds a woody layer that grounds the sweetness a little, though the fruity, synthetic feel stays. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so treat that as a rough guide. It suits men and women alike, especially those who like sweet scents. Its profile is close to Maïssa Jardin d'Essai 2020 and The Dua Brand Blueberry Pavlova.

Pistachio Chic

6.9

M. Micallef · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Pistachio Chic is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, gourmand base. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with pear, cream and pistachio. In the heart, peony, cardamom, chestnut and rum add a touch of spice and warmth to the floral sweetness. The base of cedar, tonka bean and marshmallow closes it soft and sweet. Zara Pistachio Infusion and Vaile Pistachio Dream have a close profile.

Fleur de Lune

6.9

M. Micallef · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Fleur de Lune is a fresh, sweet and powdery women's fragrance built around white blossoms and white musk. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: not heavy, it leaves a trail felt in close company. Voters place it most in leisure and daily wear, with business use next. Evening and night-out picks are fewer. White blossoms and white musk form the core; bergamot and mandarin orange zest add a bright lift, while plum puree brings a soft fruity note. The floral, creamy side blends into a powdery sweetness. Xerjoff Apollonia and Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Note Ambrée

8.3

M. Micallef · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

M. Micallef Note Ambrée is a women's fragrance that pairs jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang with the warmth of amber and iris, leaning sweet and oriental; it has been discontinued. The top holds watercress and bergamot, while jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Amber and iris sit in the base, and the scent gradually turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, resinous warmth. Gourmand, spicy and woody accents also run through it. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a women's scent, and its dense, warm, floral-oriental profile suits cooler weather. Lancôme Magie and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Art Collection - 102 Woman

7.4

M. Micallef · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Art Collection - 102 Woman is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that links an aniseed, peach and apricot opening to a heart of rose and violet; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Nothing can be said here about its sillage, season or occasion; it is described as a women's fragrance. The top notes of aniseed, peach and apricot give a fruity sweetness, with the aniseed adding a faint spicy edge. In the heart, rose and violet bring a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of vanilla carries a gourmand sweetness, while patchouli adds a smoky, slightly earthy depth.

Micallef Studio - Green Spice

7.7

M. Micallef

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Micallef Studio - Green Spice is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot, apple and pink pepper, with a green, spicy character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. A fresh, citrusy, fruity opening gives way to jasmine and leather in the heart, where the floral side is balanced by a leathery edge. In the base, patchouli, amber and musk settle the scent onto an earthy, woody, soft ground. A synthetic accent also runs through it.

Fleur Poème

8.5

M. Micallef · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Fleur Poème is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around tuberose, pear and mandarin orange. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters giving high marks, though the number of votes is small. It is presented as a women's perfume. The notes read as one whole: tuberose forms a floral backbone, while pear, peach and mandarin orange add a fresh, fruity edge. Caramel and vanilla push it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness, violet adds a powdery softness, and rhubarb keeps the sugar in check. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Couture and Boucheron Iris de Syracuse have a close profile.

G. Nejman - Le Professionnel

7.2

M. Micallef

Green · Fruity · Spicy

M. Micallef G. Nejman - Le Professionnel is a green, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens on myrtle, bergamot and juniper berry and dries down to vetiver and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong, though that view rests on only a few votes. Spicy, leathery and animal accords give it a firm, masculine feel. Myrtle, bergamot, juniper berry, galbanum and lemon lead the opening, while orange and geranium soften the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, leathery notes and moss lays down an earthy, woody floor. The green, fruity start gradually turns drier and more leathery. Molinard Teck and Jacques Bogart Witness have a close profile.