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M. Micallef

Akowa

Akowa by M

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a citrus, aromatic composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.

vibrant citruswarm cacaowoody depthsubtle muskearthy warmth
3.8· 285 Ratings
Created byGeoffrey Nejman
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Akowa by M. Micallef was launched in 2015 and was crafted by the renowned perfumers Geoffrey Nejman and Jean-Claude Astier. The composition opens with a vibrant citrus-aromatic accord, which gives way to a warm base of cacao, musk, and amber, creating an intriguing contrast between freshness and depth. This woody-spicy fragrance seamlessly blends earthy undertones with white floral notes, resulting in a rich and complex scent that is both invigorating and comforting.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine85%
Unisex10%
Feminine5%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.3k
Weak1.3k
Moderate6.4k
Long16.0k
Eternal6.4k
Sillage
Intimate3.0k
Moderate16.0k
Strong12.5k
Enormous6.7k

Application Tips

Apply two sprays to your pulse points and let it settle for a few minutes. The citrus notes are bright but brief, so they pair well with the deeper, lasting warmth of cacao and musk that emerges after an hour.

03 · The Nose

Geoffrey Nejman

Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances

Geoffrey Nejman portrait

Geoffrey Nejman, formerly a businessman, co-founded the perfume house M. Micallef with his wife Martine Micallef in Grasse in 1996, pioneering a hand-decorated 'Art et Parfum' concept in which each bottle is finished with crystals, gold, and platinum in their own workshops.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet confidence of an espresso bar where the aroma of freshly ground coffee meets the subtle sweetness of chocolate.

Fig. 01 — Akowa, M. Micallef

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06 · The Room

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