The Perfume Library

Ylang in Gold (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

M. Micallef · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy floral with a feminine character, built on ylang-ylang and magnolia over vanilla and coconut. Most voters call Ylang in Gold feminine, and both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes lean slightly towards spring and summer, though fall is picked too. It is suggested about equally for leisure, evenings and nights out. It opens with orange, geranium and mugwort. The heart brings magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley, softened by sandalwood. In the dry-down, vanilla, musk and coconut pull it towards a powdery, fruity, gourmand sweetness. M. Micallef Ylang in Gold Nectar and Jean Couturier Vanilla Exotica have a close profile.

Royal Vintage

7.9

M. Micallef · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

M. Micallef Royal Vintage is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a green, spicy and earthy body, suited to business and daily wear from spring through autumn. It opens with the spicy brightness of pink pepper, and cypress brings a green, woody note to the heart. It dries down on patchouli and musk, leaving an earthy, slightly smoky and leathery trace. A fruity softness balances the dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, summer is close behind, and winter trails. Occasions are spread evenly across business, leisure, night out and evening. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Korloff Écorce d'Argent and Al Rehab Avenue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Gaïac

7.8

M. Micallef · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Gaïac is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter. 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.

Note Vanillée (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

M. Micallef · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Note Vanillée Eau de Parfum is a creamy, sweet gourmand that opens with citrus and leans feminine, suiting fall and winter evenings. The top notes are citrus fruits and mandarin orange, and jasmine in the heart adds a soft floral touch. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, rum and cognac, wrapped in a powdery, oriental warmth from sandalwood and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar and The Dua Brand Booze & Vanille have a close profile.

Mon Parfum

7.5

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Mon Parfum is a powdery, feminine scent that links a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, it carries well into winter, and it is picked less for summer. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and is also worn for nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with orange blossom and tangerine, bright and floral. In the heart, vanilla and passion fruit make it fruity and sweet. The base of musk, patchouli and caramel leaves a spicy, oriental, powdery warmth. Fragonard Diamant (Eau de Toilette) and Al Haramain Dazzle Intense have a close profile.

Mon Parfum Cristal

7.8

M. Micallef · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Mon Parfum Cristal is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around red berries, rose and bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries and cinnamon, a fruity sweetness with a touch of warm spice. Rose and bourbon vanilla form the heart, the floral side softened by the vanilla. The base of toffee, amber and musk closes it in a creamy, powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It reads feminine. Lattafa Pride Nebras and Georges Rech Belle Divinité have a close profile.

Royal Muska (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

M. Micallef · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Royal Muska Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery feminine scent that opens on rose and peach and settles into musk and white musk. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, and the character is mostly read as feminine. Peach and rose give a fresh, fruity floral start. Toward the heart, precious woods and musk add a woody, creamy softness. White musk carries the sweet, powdery base. M. Micallef Royal Muska Nectar and Azzaro Twin Women have a close profile.

Lana

8.2

M8 Moods · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

M8 Moods Lana pairs the brightness of orange, grapefruit and bergamot with the sweetness of caramel and vanilla, making a gourmand floral aimed at women. Lana's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and can also work at the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. The citrus opens bright and fruity. In the heart, caramel meets jasmine and rose, turning the scent sweeter and giving the floral a creamy feel. Vanilla, white musk and sandalwood in the base keep that softness going. The sweet, gourmand side outweighs the rest, while the citrus stays lively in the background.

Osaïto

7.6

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Osaïto is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, setting citrus and green coolness over a woody base. It opens with rock samphire, grapefruit and citrus notes. The heart brings marine notes and myrtle, giving a cool, green, lightly floral feel. In the base, musk, sandalwood and precious woods add a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the scent is unisex. Rasasi Egra for Men and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Puro

8.1

M8 Moods · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

M8 Moods Puro is built on white musk, amber, cedarwood and musk, giving a fresh, powdery, creamy scent. It is made for women and sits closest to daytime and office wear. It opens with white musk on its own, then amber and cedarwood arrive in the heart, sweetening the scent while setting it on a woody base. Musk carries the base, and the floral, powdery side ends in a soft creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and work, and its season votes are spread across all four, with spring slightly ahead. About half of voters call it feminine. Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM have a close profile.

Avant-Garde / Avant Garde

7.3

M. Micallef · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

M. Micallef Avant-Garde is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and grapefruit against the warm, smoky tones of cocoa bean, tobacco and Russian leather. It opens fresh and sharp with bergamot, citrus fruits and grapefruit. In the heart, frankincense, cocoa bean and tobacco turn it sweeter, with a resinous, spicy edge. The base of Russian leather, ambergris and tonka bean leaves a woody, leathery, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure, evening and work settings alike. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Serge Lutens Five o'clock au gingembre and Nishane A Date with Oud have a close profile.

Patchouli

7.8

M. Micallef

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

M. Micallef Patchouli is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets patchouli and violet leaf on a warm base of cistus, benzoin and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Violet leaf gives a brief green opening, then patchouli forms an earthy, woody core. In the base, cistus, benzoin, vanilla, leather and tolu balm sweeten it and soften it with a resinous, leathery warmth. An oriental feel dominates. Gritti Muskaria and Câline Oud Extreme have a close profile.

Pure Extrême (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Pure Extrême Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy feminine scent that pairs rose, gardenia and jasmine with white blossoms. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and it reads clearly feminine. The top notes of rose and gardenia open floral, with white blossoms and jasmine in the heart. Woods, amber and white musk soften the base, leaving a fresh, sweet, powdery and creamy floral. Parfümerie Brückner Un Peu de Musc and M. Micallef Pure Extrême Nectar have a close profile.

Emir

7.3

M. Micallef · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Emir is an oriental scent for men that joins a fruity, sweet opening to a spicy, smoky, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer rarely chosen. It is placed mostly in the evening and for nights out, and it can also be worn for leisure and daily use. Most voters read its character as masculine, and some see it as classic. Grapefruit and orange give a bright, fruity start. The heart holds geranium, white pepper and sage, with the pepper bringing the spice forward. In the base, musk, patchouli, cedar and oud build a woody, smoky and slightly animalic depth. Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif and Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Les 4 Saisons - Hiver

7.3

M. Micallef · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Les 4 Saisons - Hiver is a sweet, floral fragrance for women that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find it feminine and classic. It opens with lemon, orange and elemi resin, a bright citrus freshness. Violet, jasmine and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. Cedarwood, vanilla and musk settle into the base, leaving a sweet, powdery warmth with a light spice.

Gardenia / N°41

7.8

M. Micallef · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Gardenia / N°41 is a sweet, powdery floral led by gardenia, with a feminine character, and it has been discontinued. It opens with gardenia and peach, a soft fruity sweetness laid over the flower. In the heart, ylang-ylang, gardenia and sandalwood wrap the floral body in a creamy woodiness. White musk and ambergris leave a powdery, lightly spicy, oriental warmth at the base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and some call it classic. It is picked most often for fall and spring, and evenings and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Gardenia and Pimkie Velvet Night have a close profile.

Akowa

7.1

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Akowa pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and orange blossom with the sweet warmth of cocoa, amber and vanilla, in a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often. It is voted masculine more than anything else, with classic in second place. It opens citrusy and floral with bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, fig leaf adds a green edge and cocoa turns the scent sweeter. The base of amber, vetiver, patchouli, musk and vanilla settles into a woody, resinous, slightly earthy and smoky finish. Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Voyageur and Nu Parfums Bronze Age Homme have a close profile.

Shanaan

7.9

M. Micallef · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

M. Micallef Shanaan is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a resinous, smoky and woody structure; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters read it as masculine slightly more often than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. Etro Messe de Minuit and Acqua di Parma Colonia Mirra have a close profile. Lemon and petitgrain open it fresh and bright. In the heart, frankincense, patchouli and cedarwood make it woody, earthy and resinous, with spicy and sweet shades alongside. The base of musk, ambergris and labdanum leaves a sweet, warm and faintly smoky trail.

Jewel for Him

7.5

M. Micallef · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

M. Micallef Jewel for Him is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, green citrus brightness and settles into a spicy, woody, resinous character. Pink pepper, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, peppery opening, with cardamom and pepper sharpening it. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood pull the scent onto an earthy, woody footing. The base of benzoin, frankincense, musk and moss leaves a resinous, faintly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead. It leans towards business and daily wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette has a close profile.

Night Aoud

7.2

M. Micallef · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Night Aoud is a sweet, spicy and resinous oud scent, made for both men and women, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall is the most recommended season, followed by winter and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes on character lean slightly feminine with masculine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with nutmeg, ylang-ylang, peach and citrus notes, giving a spicy, fruity and floral start. At the heart, oud, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody, earthy body. The base of vanilla and labdanum adds a sweet, resinous warmth, while cedarwood and ambergris round it off with a powdery softness.

20 Years / 20 Years Anniversary

7.4

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef 20 Years / 20 Years Anniversary is a feminine scent that opens with citrusy, floral freshness and settles into a sweet, creamy warmth. Most voters read it as feminine. It leans towards spring and summer, with fall close behind, and suits leisure and daily wear best, though business and evening votes are there too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Bergamot, white rose and nutmeg lead, while orange blossom, jasmine and davana form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and white musk sweeten it into something creamy and powdery, with patchouli adding a woody depth. Zara Sublime Epoque and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Les 4 Saisons - Printemps

7.0

M. Micallef · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Les 4 Saisons - Printemps is a fresh, floral fragrance for women, where citrus brightness softens into a green, powdery bouquet of flowers. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, the office and leisure. Voters mostly find it feminine. It opens bright and citrusy with May rose and bergamot. The heart is a floral blend of violet, jasmine and rose. In the base, white musk, gaiac wood and vanilla add a gentle sweetness over a woody footing. Emper Chifon and Dior J'adore share a close profile.

Les 4 Saisons - Automne

7.0

M. Micallef · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Les 4 Saisons - Automne is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a floral and fruity side, made for women and best suited to warm autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading, though leisure and daily use follow close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, while a fair number call it classic. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, caraway, red fruits and clove build a spicy, fruity warmth. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood soften the sweetness, while patchouli and white musk settle it onto a woody footing. Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant and Aigner Starlight have a close profile.

Royal Rose Aoud

6.9

M. Micallef · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity