M.Micallef 2022 EDP

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Soleil Passion

by Alain Alchenberger

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M.Micallef Soleil Passion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Alain Alchenberger. Soleil Passion opens with Wild Strawberry, Mandarin, and Pomegranate, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Rose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Ambergris. M.Micallef's Soleil Passion carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a wildcard - you'll either adore its juicy, aquatic fruit cocktail or be repulsed by an unexpected sour, almost industrial funk. Definitely test before you commit, unless you're feeling adventurous.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Aquatic
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Soleil Passion 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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its lighter projection means it's pretty versatile, leaning casual for daytime summer wear. The freshness makes it good for sport, but the distinctive, sometimes challenging ambergris makes it less of a formal choice.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Soleil Passion dives in with a tart, almost unripe burst of pomegranate and a whisper of wild strawberry, lifted by bright mandarin. Soon, delicate water lily and rose emerge, bringing an aquatic freshness alongside a surprising bitterness. As it settles, a prominent, salty ambergris note mingles with creamy sandalwood and a soft musk, creating a unique, somewhat polarising dry down.

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