M.Micallef 2013 EDP

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Royal Vintage

by Jean-Claude Astier

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M.Micallef Royal Vintage is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Jean-Claude Astier. Royal Vintage opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Leather and Cypress, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. M.Micallef's Royal Vintage carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Royal Vintage is a sophisticated woody-leather scent that bravely attempts to carve its own path. While it continually invites comparisons to a certain blockbuster fragrance, its cypress-driven greenness sets it apart as a more mature, distinguished option. It's a statement of refined masculinity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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Royal Vintage Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot52%
Pink Pepper48%
Heartas listed
Cypress57%
Leather43%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Patchouli50%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its refined blend of woody and leather accords, this fragrance is perfect for more formal settings or an elegant night out. Its mature character makes it highly suitable for the office, though its projection might be a bit much for truly casual wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Opening with a brisk burst of bergamot and a subtle kick of pink pepper, Royal Vintage quickly evolves into its woody heart, where prominent cypress lends a green, balsamic freshness. This is expertly interwoven with a refined, sometimes smoky leather note. The drydown settles into a rich, earthy blend of patchouli and musk, adding depth and a lasting, sensual warmth.

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