M.Micallef 2018 EDP

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Spiritual

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M.Micallef Spiritual is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Spiritual opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper, and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Cedar, Benzoin, Incense, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. M.Micallef's Spiritual carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its vibrant, fruity-amber warmth, hailing it as a smoother Erba Pura. Others find its synthetic edge headache-inducing and aggressively sharp. Definitely sample before you commit; it’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
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Spiritual 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates or evening casual wear where you want to make an impression. The warm, inviting accords lend themselves well to cooler weather and dressier events, but its intensity limits its use in formal settings or during sport.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Opens with a lively burst of citrus from bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper. This vibrant start quickly blends into a rich heart of blackcurrant and warm benzoin, underpinned by earthy cedar and a touch of incense. The dry down is a luxurious, enveloping blanket of vanilla and amber, with a subtle patchouli depth, creating a long-lasting, balmy sweetness.

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