M.Micallef 2012 EDP

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Vanille Cuir

by Jean-Claude Astier

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M.Micallef Vanille Cuir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Jean-Claude Astier. Vanille Cuir opens with Bergamot, Lavender, and Mint, settles into a heart of Caraway, Orange Blossom, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Suede, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. M.Micallef's Vanille Cuir carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a polarising scent - some find it a gorgeous, smooth vanilla-leather, others feel it's too subtle or even a bit like a room freshener. If you like your leather soft and your vanilla boozy, it's worth a sniff.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Vanille Cuir 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate longevity and subtle sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like dates and casual wear without being overwhelming. While it has an elegant side, its softness might be lost in very formal settings, and it's definitely not for 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Vanille Cuir opens with a fresh, aromatic burst of lavender, bergamot and a hint of mint. This quickly settles into a warm, spicy heart with caraway, cinnamon, and a touch of orange blossom. The dry down is where the name truly comes alive, revealing a soft, suede-like leather interwoven with creamy vanilla and tonka bean, grounded by subtle cedar and sandalwood.

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