The Perfume Library

Black II (Extrait de Parfum)

8.6

Widian · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Widian Black II Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, woody base, with a gourmand lean. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets little support. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Mandarin orange and plum open with a bright but sweet fruitiness. In the heart, rose, sandalwood and musk soften the floral side and add a creamy texture. In the base, moss and vanilla settle in; vanilla keeps the sweetness going while moss deepens the woody side. Widian Black IV and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Ananda (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

M. Micallef · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Ananda Eau de Parfum opens with pear and plum, moves into a floral heart of mimosa and violet, and settles on vanilla and white musk: a fresh, sweet scent made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads mainly feminine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. Pear and plum give the opening a fresh, fruity sweetness. In the heart, mimosa and violet add a soft, powdery floral touch. Vanilla and white musk leave a creamy, sweet trail at the base. M. Micallef Ananda Nectar and Poiray Parisian Rose have a close profile.

Black IV

8.6

Widian · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Black IV is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with night outs and dinners as its natural setting, though it can also be worn in spring. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer gets only a small share. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads slightly more feminine to voters, though a sizeable share finds it masculine. It opens with prune, blackcurrant and bergamot, giving a fruity sweetness. White blossoms and rose come forward in the heart. The base of musk, leather, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a creamy, woody, spicy warmth. Widian Black II (Extrait de Parfum) and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Watch

7.5

M. Micallef · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Watch is a sweet, powdery floral for women, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine. Peach and plum open fruity, while jasmine, tuberose and Bourbon vanilla build a sweet floral heart. White musk, vanilla and amber sit in the base, and the gourmand and spicy accords give it a warm, oriental feel. M. Micallef Il Était une Nuit and Gale Hayman Delicious Chocolate have a close profile.

Black I

8.0

Widian · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Widian Black I is a smoky, woody unisex fragrance with spicy, sweet and resinous character, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cardamom and cinnamon, then moves into frankincense, sandalwood and cypress in the heart. Cedarwood and musk form the base. The sweetness softens the spice, while the resinous, smoky side sits beneath a woody body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Thameen The Hope and Ex Nihilo Oud Vendôme have a close profile.

Mon Parfum Pearl

7.4

M. Micallef · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Mon Parfum Pearl is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a light sweetness that works well for daily wear. It opens fruity and bright with tangerine, blackcurrant and rosebud. In the heart, peony, May rose and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of vanilla, white musk and rice powder sweetens it and settles into a creamy powder. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business settings. Most see it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina and M. Micallef Ananda have a close profile.

Black III

7.6

Widian · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Widian Black III is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a leathery, woody and sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick it most for autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Spearmint and bergamot bring the cool top. Leather and dry woods form the heart, and patchouli, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten and warm the base. Spicy and oriental touches sit lightly over that woody frame. Habit Rouge Rouge Privé and Gucci Envy for Men have a close profile.

H - 100 Jubilée

8.1

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart H - 100 Jubilée is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that belongs to cooler weather; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron and clove, then softens into caramel and honey in the heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedar and oud settles into a gourmand sweetness with a woody, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine, with the two close together, so it works both ways.

Aoud

7.4

M. Micallef · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Aoud is a sweet, spicy oud fragrance for men that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it for evenings and nights out, while daytime and office use stay in the background. Summer is the least chosen season. Most see it as masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. It opens on rose, then cinnamon, saffron and clove bring a spicy warmth to the heart, with oud and sandalwood giving it a woody footing. In the base, honey sweetens it and patchouli adds an earthy weight. The result is floral, oriental and resinous. Tom Ford Oud Fleur and S.T. Dupont Oud & Rose have a close profile.

Glamour

7.4

M. Micallef · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Glamour is a unisex scent that opens with saffron and peach, moves into a floral heart of jasmine and rose, and settles into sandalwood and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and about half of voters read it as feminine, while others call it modern or classic. Saffron's spicy warmth meets the fruity sweetness of peach at the start. Jasmine and rose build a floral core in the heart. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla soften it into a woody, powdery, creamy warmth, sweet and oriental overall.

Black V

7.4

Widian · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Black V is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, with peach, lemon and cinnamon up top and vanilla and caramel underneath. Peach and lemon open with a fruity brightness, while cinnamon adds spicy warmth. In the heart, orange blossom and tuberose bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla and caramel turns creamy, powdery and oriental, with cedar keeping it slightly dry. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure. It reads more feminine than masculine. Black Opium Eau de Parfum and Good Girl Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Ananda - Black

7.3

M. Micallef · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Ananda - Black is a sweet, powdery floral for women that opens on lemon, plum and bitter orange before settling into neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs citrus with fruity plum. In the heart, white flowers lead, and benzoin, vanilla and white musk then sweeten the scent into a powdery, lightly spicy oriental base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it suits nights out and evenings best. Most see it as feminine and classic.

Délice

7.6

M. Micallef · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Délice is a floral, fruity unisex scent that pairs the brightness of lemon, orange and mandarin orange with warm, sweet vanilla and musk in the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and it is picked mainly for evenings and nights out, less for daytime or the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits between the two. The opening is dominated by citrus. In the heart, violet meets cinnamon and nutmeg, and the spice warms the sweet, fruity core. The base of vanilla, musk, ambergris and sandalwood closes it soft, woody and oriental. Kinetic Perfumes L'Una and Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx have a close profile.

Ananda Dolce

6.8

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Ananda Dolce is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Peach and almond give the opening a fruity, lightly gourmand feel, with almond leaf adding a faintly green edge. In the heart, white tea, almond blossom and white blossoms make it fresh and powdery. The base of tonka bean, white musk and amber softens the sweetness and settles it into a warm finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and office wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Pink Sugar Simply Pink have a close profile.

Aoud Gourmet

7.0

M. Micallef · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M. Micallef Aoud Gourmet is a unisex gourmand-oriental that sets the sweetness of marzipan and honey against the woody spice of cedarwood, clove and patchouli. It opens sweet and edible, with marzipan and honey in front. The heart turns spicy, woody and slightly smoky through cedarwood, clove and patchouli. In the dry-down, musk, sandalwood and amber add a resinous warmth that softens the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. Evody Noir d'Orient and Ajmal Hayba have a close profile.

Ananda Tchaï

6.8

M. Micallef · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

M. Micallef Ananda Tchaï is a feminine fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, spicy sweetness and a gourmand touch; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and lemon, then ylang-ylang, rose, heliotrope and green tea form a floral heart, with nutmeg and thyme adding a spicy edge. The base settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth of vanilla, amber, cedar and white musk. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic. Rochas Tocade and Bogner Woman No. 1 have a close profile.

Mon Parfum Gold

7.4

M. Micallef · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Mon Parfum Gold is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens on pear and grapefruit and sweetens into rose, peach and vanilla. The top notes of pear, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright citrus lift. Rose and peach lead the heart, with patchouli adding a woody ground beneath the sweetness. The base of vanilla, raspberry and musk settles into a soft, powdery sweetness, while tobacco leaves a faint smoky shadow throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it reads feminine. Arabian Oud Rosewood and John Galliano John Galliano have a close profile.

Sensual

7.2

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Sensual is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of grapefruit and lemon over orange blossom and jasmine, then softens into oud, sandalwood and vanilla. It opens fresh and citrusy with grapefruit and lemon. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine add a floral, fruity softness, and the base of oud, sandalwood and vanilla leans sweet, creamy and woody, with a spicy trace behind it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Though unisex, most votes read it as feminine.

Secrets of Love - Gourmet

6.4

M. Micallef · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M. Micallef Secrets of Love - Gourmet is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes split evenly, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with oud, vanilla and labdanum, a sweet and resinous start. The heart holds raspberry and frankincense, and the base settles on violet, chestnut and leather. The gourmand and woody sides leave a smoky, leathery dry-down. Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud have a close profile.

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.

P - 100 Jubilée

7.4

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart P - 100 Jubilée is a sweet, spicy and woody oriental fragrance for men, and it has been discontinued. It opens with frankincense and spices, then moves to oud and ambergris in the heart. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood sets it on a resinous, earthy, smoky footing, with a leathery edge alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Mazzolari Lui and Montale Fantastic Oud have a close profile.

Pyramide

7.5

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Pyramide is a feminine perfume that sets fresh citrus over a powdery, creamy, sweet floral and vanilla base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and also worn for leisure. It reads mainly feminine and classic. Lemon and pink pepper give a bright opening. At the heart, white blossoms, ylang-ylang and jasmine lead. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, while cedarwood and white musk carry it to a soft, woody finish.

La Vida Loca

7.4

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart La Vida Loca pairs the fresh citrus of orange and mandarin orange with jasmine and heliotrope in a floral scent for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright, fruity citrus from orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine and heliotrope bring a soft, slightly powdery floral note, with gaiac wood adding a woody edge. The base of cedarwood, coconut and musk sweetens the scent and settles it into a warm woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail rather than a heavy one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it also comes across as modern.

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.