CherryOpens with
RoseHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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M. Micallef · Sold as feminine
Special Red Edition
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, in the quiet confidence of an evening spent with someone who truly understands you.
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Special Red EditionPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessDunhill London · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Jean-Claude Astier crafted Special Red Edition by M. Micallef as a composition that weaves together the bright vibrancy of cherry and pink pepper with a powdery, woody base of sandalwood and oud. The heart notes of rose and jasmine add an unexpected layer of floral warmth, creating a scent that feels both familiar and surprising. This fragrance balances sweet and earthy accords, making it a multifaceted choice for those who appreciate complexity.
Given its enormous sillage and moderate longevity, a single generous spray is sufficient. Allow it to bloom close to your skin for best effect; this fragrance projects well across a room without needing multiple applications.
Fig. 01 — Special Red Edition, 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.
Designer M. Micallef
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Adds white floral, citrus and tuberose; shares jasmine and vanilla.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 23%.