Black CurrantOpens with
VanillaHeart
BenzoinDries down to
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Vanille Marine
The sensation of walking along the seaside on a cool day, where the salty air mixes with the warm scent of freshly baked pastries from a nearby café.
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Vanille MarinePremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessWO/01 Somewoody · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by M. Micallef and crafted by perfumer Jean-Claude Astier, Vanille Marine is a captivating blend of vanilla and marine notes that creates an intriguing contrast between warmth and freshness. The fragrance opens with black currant and lemon, providing a zesty burst that immediately catches the attention before evolving into a heart of vanilla and white flowers. This floral-vanilla accord is further enriched by benzoin and musk, while woody notes lend depth and a powdery finish. Vanille Marine is a proof of M. Micallef's ability to blend traditional accords with unexpected elements.
Apply Vanille Marine in light layers to allow each note to unfold gradually. The lemon and black currant top notes are fleeting, so the musky and woody base will carry you through the day. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin rather than diffused into the air.
Fig. 01 — Vanille Marine, 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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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 15%.