ClovesOpens with
Guaiac WoodHeart
Madagascar VanillaDries down to
Geoffrey NejmanThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made Ylang In Gold Edition Speciale (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
M. Micallef · Sold as unisex
Vanille Gaiac
The quiet luxury of an after-dinner cigar, where the warmth of vanilla and leather meld with the subtle spice of cloves and the earthy richness of wood.
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Vanille GaiacPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessIsland Vanilla Dunes · Khadlaj PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Vanille Gaiac by M. Micallef, launched in 2005 and crafted by Geoffrey Nejman, is a woody spicy fragrance that balances rich vanilla notes with the earthy warmth of guaiac wood. The composition opens with bergamot's brightness, but quickly transitions to a heart of cloves, jasmine, and praline, creating a tension between sweetness and spiciness. The base layer of Madagascar vanilla, leather, vetiver, and musk adds depth and complexity, grounding the fragrance in smoky warmth.
Apply Vanille Gaiac sparingly — its base notes take time to bloom, so a light spritz on pulse points will be sufficient. The fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings or cooler evenings.
Fig. 01 — Vanille Gaiac, 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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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 14%.