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Royal Vintage 1997

7.7 / 10 32 Ratings
A popular perfume by M. Micallef for women, released in 1997. The scent is woody-spicy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Woody
Spicy
Oriental
Sweet
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot BlackcurrantBlackcurrant CoconutCoconut Mandarin orangeMandarin orange ZimthoplaxZimthoplax
Heart Notes Heart Notes
FreesiaFreesia CinnamonCinnamon CyclamenCyclamen JasmineJasmine CloveClove Lily of the valleyLily of the valley Hexagonal VinylHexagonal Vinyl
Base Notes Base Notes
VanillaVanilla SandalwoodSandalwood PatchouliPatchouli Virginia cedarVirginia cedar Jellified SandstoneJellified Sandstone
Ratings
Scent
7.732 Ratings
Longevity
6.924 Ratings
Sillage
6.520 Ratings
Bottle
5.131 Ratings
Submitted by TINCHEN19831, last update on 04/23/2025.

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LoveAstaire

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LoveAstaire
LoveAstaire
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"young hearts be free tonight" or: when Bruno left me
It could have gone on like this forever for the two of us. We were young, we were naive, and we were firmly convinced that the world belonged to us and was just waiting to be explored by us both.

So, what does one do in the frenzy of love?
Exactly, one does what all young lovers do at that age, one sneaks away under the cover of night.
Just a few stuffed cigarettes, a bit of change, a few clothes to change into, and one or two photos of loved ones back home.

Bruno was a type of man. A bit daring, a bit heavy, and a bit too much 80s, but above all, he was different. Everyone who met him was somehow captivated, and everyone always wondered who the young guy was, hiding behind his cool sunglasses and smelling a bit of oriental cinnamon and spicy vanilla.

He was my Bruno, and I felt so much for him because he was my first, of course. During our trip, "young hearts" by Rod Stewart was constantly playing on the car radio. "...young hearts be free tonight. TIME is on your side!" Yes, Roddy knew exactly how we both felt. Time was on our side, and we were young; we didn't think about tomorrow and especially not about the fact that all of this could eventually come to an end. Awesome song, awesome time, awesome scent.

Of course, no matter where we went, we both stood out, and one or two people turned to look at us with envious glances. It was sexy because I knew that my Bruno was mine alone, and there are very few other Brunos in this world, so he was something very special, and I was something very special for him.

Well, the end of the story,
he dropped me off in front of my house, said it was time for me to grow up and deal with my first goodbye; I should learn what it means to lose something that you desire sooooo much. I should have known better, but we were so wrapped up in each other that I completely lost track of how little energy we both actually had left.

Since then, I haven't seen him again, I haven't heard anything from him, and he hasn't reached out to me either. But now and then, when our song plays on the radio, I sing along to the chorus and feel a little transported back in time, "...time is on your side. Don’t ever change your point of view!"

Conclusion:

Bruno - Time to play, if you’re reading this, please get in touch with me. Somehow I’d like to be a little crazy again and live carefree for a day. Maybe we’ll meet again someday, somewhere, and find each other. Until then, keep your hands off others!

Au-revoir

LA
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Catherina

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Catherina
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My First Perfume
I still remember how I bought this perfume when I was 13. It was my first, and therefore something very special to me. At some point, I threw it away or gave it away in a fit of madness, which I shouldn't have done.
Since then, I keep thinking about this scent. Now, 10 years have passed, I am 23 and have transformed from a shy, chubby, acne-ridden girl into a young woman. But I have never found a scent that could compare to it. It is simply warm, soft, and beautiful. I smell cinnamon and Christmas, but also a hint of something wicked. That must be the patchouli.
You usually only realize what you had when you've given something away. That's the case here too.
I've been toying with the idea of bidding on a bottle at a horrendous price on eBay for a long time, but I'm afraid that the scent has gone off by now.
So all I can do is hope that the fragrance will be released again someday or that something similar will come out.
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Mitti

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Mitti
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wonderful moments...
oh how I loved time to play 8 years ago.. it accompanied me through a very beautiful, wild, and sexy time. every time I met "him" I wore it and we indulged in our passion. even today, when I sniff my well-preserved bottle, I see in my mind's eye those beautiful hours and moments with him.

missing you!
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DarkWinterCS

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DarkWinterCS
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The First Real Fragrance in Life
You can already read it in the title. This fragrance was the first real scent I bought over 15 years ago. Now, it is quite surprising to read that it is designed as a women's fragrance. Since it was in the men's section back then, this thought never crossed my mind, even though the scent is quite sweet without containing the typical masculine notes. However, I always found it pleasant to wear and not too sweet to draw too much attention.
The fragrance is mainly characterized by the wonderful sandalwood and, in combination with vanilla, slightly sweet floral notes, and a hint of coconut, creates a soft and delicate overall concept. Also, in terms of its character, the fragrance is rather reserved, soothing, and caressing to the nose. No aggressive tones, no edges. More of a follower and cautious companion, who first explores his surroundings and sees if he fits in here. Once he feels comfortable and knows that he belongs, he releases a delicate sillage that is lasting but not intrusive.
If I had found it again in recent years, it would have been a sure purchase once more.
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Hater1988

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Hater1988
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I Miss You
Yes, I received the perfume years ago for Christmas and I still dream about it. It smells very spicy, smoky, slightly sweet, woody, and peppery ... there's also a hint of vanilla present as far as I remember ...
On eBay, the perfume is really being sold at prices that are just outrageous ..

Well, I am definitely on the lookout for a replacement if anyone knows of one, I would be very grateful.

I give the perfume 20 out of 5 stars =)
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Time to Play!!
Ich fühlte mich 20 Jahre jünger
Ein unglaubliches Glücksgefühl war das.
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1 year ago
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It's been gone for so long, but Ttp remains my favorite scent. Spicy, cookie-like, warm, I've never found anything comparable again.
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So far, I haven't found anything comparable, a great scent from the past ;)
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Soft, softer, time to play. Sweet-vanilla, great creamy sandalwood and white flowers combined in a "budget" dream.
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