M.Micallef 2022 EDP

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Ylang In Gold Edition Speciale

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M.Micallef Ylang In Gold Edition Speciale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Ylang In Gold Edition Speciale opens with Citrus and Geranium, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Coconut. M.Micallef's Ylang In Gold Edition Speciale carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a creamy, luxurious take on tropical elegance. While some find the opening a bit sharp and the shimmer divisive, Ylang in Gold ultimately delivers a sophisticated, sun-kissed experience that's widely adored, if a touch overpriced for its moderate performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Creamy
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Ylang In Gold Edition Speciale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Geranium50%
Citrus50%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang61%
Sandalwood39%
Baseas listed
Vanilla56%
Coconut44%

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated, creamy profile make it suitable for dates or elevated casual wear, and even some formal events where a unique warmth is desired. It's too opulent and lacks freshness for sport, and the shimmer might be a concern for professional settings.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Ylang In Gold opens with a bright, almost fizzy zest of citrus and a touch of green geranium, quickly softening into a heart of creamy, banana-like ylang-ylang and smooth sandalwood. As it settles, a decadent blend of warm vanilla and refined coconut emerges, creating a plush, custardy dry down. It evokes a sense of sun-drenched indulgence without ever veering into typical sunscreen territory.

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