Vanille Gaiac
“Vanille Gaiac by M”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a woody, vanilla composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Geoffrey Nejman
Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances
Geoffrey Nejman, formerly a businessman, co-founded the perfume house M. Micallef with his wife Martine Micallef in Grasse in 1996, pioneering a hand-decorated 'Art et Parfum' concept in which each bottle is finished with crystals, gold, and platinum in their own workshops.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Vanille Gaiac, M. Micallef
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