plumOpens with
TuberoseHeart
Powdery NotesDries down to
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M. Micallef · Sold as feminine
Black
The quiet luxury of an evening spent in a cozy, candle-lit room, where every note feels like a whispered secret.
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BlackPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessIshq · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011, Black by M. Micallef is a Floral fragrance for women created by the renowned perfumer Jean-Claude Astier. The composition opens with vibrant notes of plum and Amalfi lemon, providing a fresh and fruity contrast to its heart, dominated by tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and neroli. These white florals create a powdery and sweet bouquet that is both delicate and captivating. The base notes of vanilla, benzoin, and white musk add depth and warmth, making the fragrance linger with an enveloping comfort.
Apply Black with two sprays for the best effect. The initial fruity and citrus top notes will fade within an hour, but the powdery florals and warm base notes will last throughout the day, making it perfect for both daytime and evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Black, 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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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 17%.