White HoneyOpens with
NutmegHeart
Cashmere WoodDries down to
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Aoud Gourmet
The intimate setting of an upscale tea lounge where the aroma of honeyed pastries mingles with spicy and woody notes, creating a cocoon of comfort and indulgence.
White HoneyTop
MarzipanTopNutmegHeart
PatchouliHeart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaHeart
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Aoud GourmetPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessHayba · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
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The story behind the bottle.
Jean-Claude Astier crafted Aoud Gourmet by M. Micallef as a richly layered Oriental fragrance that balances sweetness with warmth and depth. The composition opens with the lush, honeyed notes of white honey and marzipan, creating an indulgent yet approachable sweetness. As it evolves, nutmeg adds a fresh spicy edge, cutting through the richness with a subtle zing. This dynamic interplay continues into the heart and base, where patchouli and cypriol oil ground the scent with earthy warmth, while sandalwood, cashmere wood, and amber provide a powdery, musky comfort.
Apply Aoud Gourmet to pulse points for the best effect — its sweetness is most noticeable close to skin. The fragrance blooms gradually, so it's best used in the evening when you have time for its layers to unfold.
Fig. 01 — Aoud Gourmet, M. Micallef
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Jean-Claude Astier
M. Micallef's senior noseJean-Claude Astier is a senior perfumer who has created for Parfums M. Micallef, Widian, Brocard, Jacomo, and AJ Arabia. At M.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 20%.