BergamotOpens with
Violet LeafHeart
MossDries down to
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M. Micallef · Sold as unisex
Ruh Zadeh & Martine Micallef
The quiet confidence of a well-worn cashmere sweater that carries the subtle scent of violet and leather, perfect for an evening where you want to feel both polished and comfortable.
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Ruh Zadeh & Martine MicallefPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessZen for Men · ShiseidoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Ruh Zadeh & Martine Micallef by M. Micallef is a composition that marries the crispness of bergamot and tangerine with the earthy warmth of cashmere wood and patchouli, all grounded by a musky base. Perfumer Geoffrey Nejman has crafted an aromatic-spicy scent that oscillates between freshness and depth. The ozonic top notes give way to a heart infused with violet leaf and star anise, while the moss and leather add layers of complexity, making it feel both modern and lasting.
One or two sprays is sufficient — the ozonic top notes are bright but fleeting, giving way to a rich base that blooms over time. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than in wide sillage, so focus on pulse points for maximum effect.
Fig. 01 — Ruh Zadeh & Martine Micallef, M. Micallef
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Geoffrey Nejman
Geoffrey Nejman, formerly a businessman, co-founded the perfume house M.
Designer M. Micallef
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The originalRuh Zadeh & Martine MicallefM. Micallef · Premium · $100–250Shiseido · 2009Zen for MenShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.90 (526)43%Match
Ralph Lauren · 2005Romance SilverShares 5 of its 8 notes$40–100★ 4.33 (413)
With M. Micallef Art Collection Celebration Man
Adds amber, warm spicy and balsamic; shares bergamot and patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 11%.