M.Micallef 2002 EDP

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Pomelos

by Jean-Claude Astier

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M.Micallef Pomelos is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Jean-Claude Astier. M.Micallef's Pomelos carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

M.Micallef's Pomelos is a surprisingly complex citrus-floral that splits the room. Some find it a fresh, elegant breath of spring, while others get an odd waxy greenness or generic 'perfume' vibe. It's not the straightforward citrus blast you might expect.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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Pomelos 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, elegant profile make it suitable for office wear and casual daytime activities. While some find it wedding-appropriate, its subtlety might be lost in a very formal setting, and it's too refined for sport.

About

Don't let the name fool you; Pomelos isn't a simple grapefruit spritz. It opens with a sophisticated tartness from rhubarb and grapefruit peel, softened by a whisper of mandarin. As it settles, delicate peach blossom and jasmine emerge, entwined with the dewy freshness of lily of the valley. The dry down is unexpectedly deep, a subtly powdery floral green that hints at something more substantial than a mere summer fling.

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