The Perfume Library

74 perfumes

Ocean Noir

Michael Malul

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Michael Malul Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic scent for men, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with office and sport use not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with coconut, minneola tangelo and marine notes, fresh, fruity and a little sweet. Geranium, yarrow and kelp keep the aquatic side going in the heart. In the base, musk, amberwood and tonka bean close it out with a woody, creamy warmth. Rayhaan Aquatica and Aswan Shu have a close profile.

Citizen Jack Absolute

8.3

Michael Malul

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Michael Malul Citizen Jack Absolute is a men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus and fruity sweetness on a creamy, gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and half of the voters find its staying power high. It is also rated well for value. No season or occasion votes are available, so nothing can be said on those. It opens with bergamot and melon, fresh and fruity at first. In the heart, amber and pineapple deepen the sweetness, and in the base musk and vanilla settle it into a soft, creamy, gourmand finish. A smoky accord adds a little depth in the background. Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition and French Avenue Amber d'or have a close profile.

Zest+Vetiver

8.5

Michael Malul · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Malul Zest+Vetiver is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with the dry, earthy side of vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so the reading is tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with lemon zest, basil and clary sage, a crisp, herbal start. In the heart, French lavender, orris root and cistus add a floral, slightly powdery softness. Vetiver leads the base, with amber and oakmoss settling it into a woody, earthy finish.

Jet Black Enigma

8.0

Michael Malul · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Michael Malul Jet Black Enigma is a spicy, woody fragrance for men that ties the heat of ginger, black pepper and cinnamon to the dark base of oud and patchouli. It opens with ginger, black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom. The heart of vetiver, saffron, labdanum and vanilla turns resinous and sweet. The base rests on oud, cypriol, patchouli and tonka bean. Fresh and fruity touches are present, but the oriental and gourmand side weighs more. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. With its dense, warm build it reads as a masculine scent. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Costume National Homme have a close profile.

Amber+Smoke

8.2

Michael Malul · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Michael Malul Amber+Smoke is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance built around tobacco, amber and pipe tobacco smoke. It opens with lemon zest, orange blossom and saffron, bright and spicy. The heart of tobacco, Egyptian jasmine and amber adds a soft warmth. In the base, pine wood and moss lay a woody floor, sugar pulls the scent towards gourmand, and pipe tobacco smoke leaves a lingering trail. The overall feel is sweet, creamy and resinous. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so take this as a first impression. With its dense, oriental character and masculine leaning, it should sit more comfortably in cooler weather and evening hours.

West Loop

8.6

Michael Malul · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Michael Malul West Loop is a men's fragrance that sets a sweet, gourmand and spicy character on a woody base. The top opens with almond blossom, cinnamon and vanilla orchid, where sweetness and spice lead. In the heart, tobacco, myrrh absolute and French lavender add a creamy, resinous depth. The base of amberwood, tonka bean and Indonesian patchouli dries down into a woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, and most voters score both highly, though the number of votes is small. It suits men who like a rich, warm and sweet scent. Creed Centaurus and Pana Dora Imperial Wood have a close profile.

831 San Lucas

9.0

Michael Malul

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Michael Malul 831 San Lucas is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a sweet, spicy woodiness. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading deserves some caution. It sits on the masculine side, and its overall rating is high. Bergamot, cardamom and apple give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, geranium, iris and Provençal lavender bring out an aquatic feel. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood sweetens it and settles it onto a woody footing. Axe Africa / Kilo and Armaf Aura have a close profile.

Rose+Honey

8.1

Michael Malul · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Malul Rose+Honey is a fresh, floral fragrance for women that sweetens rose with honey and fruity notes. The top notes are peach skin, Mara des Bois strawberry and tangerine, so citrus and fruit arrive together. In the heart, rose and honey lead, with cashmeran giving the sweetness a soft footing. The base of musk, Haitian vetiver, amber and white caramel dries down warm, sweet and powdery, while the fresh and citrus accords keep it from turning heavy. Created in 2023 by Hamid Merati-Kashani, it has been discontinued. Sarah Lombardi It's Me and Kenzo Amour I Love U have a close profile.

Sangria+Saffron

8.8

Michael Malul · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Malul Sangria+Saffron is a fresh, fruity and floral scent built around orange, saffron and green apple, positioned as a perfume for women. The top notes of orange, saffron and green apple give a citrusy, lightly spicy first impression. In the heart, raspberry, lily of the valley, damask rose and jasmine bring a floral sweetness, with the fruity and gourmand side coming forward. The base of ambrofix and suede settles the scent into a soft, powdery footing, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Carolina Herrera CH L'Eau (2011) and LR The Collection - 01 Eau de Style have a close profile.

Jet Black Platinum

9.2

Michael Malul

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Michael Malul Jet Black Platinum is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance whose warm spice and woody base give it a rich, enveloping character. It opens with spices and lavender, then moves into toffee and cinnamon at the heart. Suede, amber and vanilla form a resinous, soft base, so the overall impression stays warm, sweet and spicy. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Mamlaka Khalif have a close profile.

Terra Nova

9.1

Michael Malul · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Michael Malul Terra Nova is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of lotus, lemon leaf and bergamot with an earthy, resinous base of patchouli, tonka bean and black amber. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. It reads as masculine, but there are not enough votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it. The top notes of lotus, lemon leaf and bergamot give a citrusy, fresh start. Toward the heart, violet, sandalwood and ambrox add a soft woodiness. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean and black amber dry down spicy, oriental and earthy. Santa Maria Novella Patchouli (Eau de Cologne) and Robert Piguet Bois Bleu have a close profile.

South Slope / Blue Ridge

7.9

Michael Malul · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Michael Malul South Slope / Blue Ridge is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with aquatic, woody and leathery tones. The top is blackcurrant, Italian mandarin orange and lemon, bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, ozonic notes, cedar leaf and Provençal lavender give it a fougère feel. The base of patchouli, leather and sandalwood settles into something earthy and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The fresh accord leads, so it wears easily in warm weather and everyday settings, while the leathery base keeps it from being a plain fresh scent. Eight & Bob Egypt and Kinetic Perfumes Insomnia have a close note and accord profile.