M.Micallef 2011 EDP

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M. Micallef

by Jean-Claude Astier

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M.Micallef M. Micallef is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Jean-Claude Astier. M. Micallef opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Vanilla. M.Micallef's M. Micallef carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a polarising, unapologetically old-school chypre floral for those who appreciate complexity and gravitas over modern fruity sweetness. Definitely try before you buy.
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  • Soft
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M. Micallef 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong, complex opening make it less suitable for casual or office wear. It truly shines in formal settings or on a date where its depth and sophistication can be appreciated without being overpowering.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

Opens with an assertive, almost vintage burst of spiced bergamot and coriander, immediately setting a serious tone. As the initial zest subsides, a rich floral heart of classic rose, opulent jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang unfurls, bringing a touch of feminine sophistication. The drydown settles into an earthy, warm embrace of deep patchouli, soft musk, and a subtle hint of vanilla, grounding the fragrance with enduring depth.

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