M.Micallef 2005 EDP

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Ananda

by Jean-Claude Astier

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M.Micallef Ananda is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Jean-Claude Astier. Ananda opens with Pear and Plum, settles into a heart of Violet and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. M.Micallef's Ananda carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Ananda is the ultimate 'clean girl' scent - a gentle, inoffensive mimosa with a fruity shampoo vibe. It's divisive, with some finding it blissful and elegant, while others dismiss it as basic, overpriced soap water.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Fresh
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Ananda Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear60%
Plum40%
Heartas listed
Mimosa62%
Violet38%
Baseas listed
Musk55%
Vanilla45%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its gentle, inoffensive character and 'clean' aesthetic make it highly appropriate for office and casual wear. While pleasant for a date, its lack of bold projection means it wouldn't be the star. The fresh, delicate florals and musky drydown aren't well suited for formal events, and for sport it might feel a little too deliberate.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ananda opens with a juicy, realistic burst of pear and plum, quickly softening into a gentle, powdery mimosa heart. Violet adds a delicate floral touch, evolving into a clean musky and subtly sweet vanilla drydown. It embodies a fresh, ethereal femininity that's universally appealing, reminiscent of fresh laundry or expensive body products.

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