M.Micallef 2019 EDP

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DesirToxic

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M.Micallef DesirToxic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. DesirToxic opens with Bergamot and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean, Blackcurrant, and Cannabis, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Benzoin. M.Micallef's DesirToxic carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper polariser; a love-it-or-hate-it spicy aromatic with a divisive cannabis kick. Some call it an absolute masterpiece, others a cloying, dated mess. You'll either love its sexy, addictive pull or find yourself scrubbing it off with a vengeance.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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DesirToxic 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
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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong, long-lasting nature and seductive character make it perfect for date nights and evening events. While some find it versatile, for office or gym wear, it's generally too bold and assertive, commanding rather than blending in.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

DesirToxic opens with a sharp, invigorating hit of bergamot and cardamom, quickly spiced up. It then deepens into a rich, aromatic heart where fruity blackcurrant mingles masterfully with an earthy, green cannabis note and creamy tonka bean. The dry down is a warm, sensual embrace of patchouli, oakmoss, musky benzoin, rounding out a complex and evolving scent.

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