M.Micallef 2025 EDP

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Notorious XO

by Daniela Marty

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M.Micallef Notorious XO is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Daniela Marty. Notorious XO opens with Cognac, Pepper, and Rain, settles into a heart of Leather, Oakmoss, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. M.Micallef's Notorious XO carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its boozy, leathery depth, while others bemoan its lack of projection and originality. Expect a sophisticated, warm spicy scent that might need a heavy hand on the trigger, especially considering the polarising reports of 'weak' performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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Notorious XO 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
Moderate
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
Also Works:
Casual

The warm, spicy, and sweet gourmand nature, coupled with leather, makes it too heavy for the office and entirely unsuitable for sport. It shines on dates and formal occasions due to its sophisticated profile, but its reported weakness means it could be casual-friendly if sprayed generously.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Notorious XO opens with a boozy hit of cognac, sharpened by black pepper and a curious, fresh rainwater note. It deepens into a warm, inviting heart where rich leather intertwines with spicy cardamom and cinnamon, balanced by the creamy sweetness of tonka bean and a hint of earthy oakmoss. The base settles into a comforting embrace of musk and amber, with sweet vanilla and praline adding a soft gourmand touch, grounded by smooth sandalwood.

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