M.Micallef 2011 EDP

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Black

by Jean-Claude Astier

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M.Micallef Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Jean-Claude Astier. Black opens with Lemon, Bitter Orange, and Plum, settles into a heart of Neroli, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Powdery, Vanilla, and Benzoin. M.Micallef's Black carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't be fooled by the 'Black' moniker and bottle - this is a beautifully balanced white floral, often mistaken for a more traditional amber. It's a creamy, powdery delight, though some find it lacks originality or sillage for the price point. A love-it-or-find-it-just-okay kind of scent.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Classic
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Black Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and elegant, creamy floral profile make it suitable for a date or formal evening, creating an inviting aura without being overpowering. While some wear it to the office, its sweetness and richness might be a bit much for close-quarter professional settings, lowering its office score.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Black opens with a bright spark of lemon and bitter orange, quickly softened by a plush plum note. This juicy start segues into a rich, heady heart of white and yellow florals, with tuberose and ylang-ylang taking centre stage, smoothed by a touch of jasmine and neroli. The dry-down is utterly comforting: a sweet, powdery embrace of vanilla and benzoin, cushioned by a subtle musk.

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