RoseOpens with
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White MuskDries down to
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M. Micallef · Sold as feminine
Pure Extreme
The soft hum of an intimate dinner party where the delicate scent of fresh flowers mingles with warm, comforting notes of amber and musk.
Full bottle: Premium tier, typically $100–250. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Pure ExtremePremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessFleur Excellente · ShiseidoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares rose, gardenia and jasmine8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015, Pure Extreme by M. Micallef is crafted with a blend of musky and white floral accords, designed to evoke a sense of modern elegance. Perfumers Geoffrey Nejman and Jean-Claude Astier have created a fragrance that opens with the freshness of rose and gardenia before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and white flowers. The base notes of white musk, amber, and woods create a warm, enveloping finish that lingers on the skin. Pure Extreme is a composition that balances delicate florals with a hint of powdery warmth, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
Apply Pure Extreme to pulse points for a long-lasting effect — the white musk base ensures that it stays close to your skin throughout the day. One or two sprays are sufficient as the fragrance blooms gradually over time.
Fig. 01 — Pure Extreme, M. Micallef
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Geoffrey Nejman
Geoffrey Nejman, formerly a businessman, co-founded the perfume house M.
Co-created with Jean-Claude Astier
The Pure Extreme line
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Designer M. Micallef
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Adds citrus, woody and warm spicy; shares amber.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 13%.