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Vanille Patchouli M. Micallef 2017

8.3 / 10 30 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by M. Micallef for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is spicy-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Sweet

Gourmand

Creamy

Earthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Saffron

Nutmeg

Mandarin orange

Pink pepper

Heart Notes

Praliné

Jasmine

Ylang-ylang

Base Notes

Bourbon vanilla Musk

Musk

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Ratings

Scent

8.330 Ratings

Longevity

8.129 Ratings

Sillage

7.431 Ratings

Bottle

8.345 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 04/11/2025.

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Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/12/2021

7.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Kleopatra
154 Reviews

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Kleopatra

Top Review 15

A vanilla-patchouli scent, just without patchouli

Hello? Patchouli?? Is anyone home? Nope, it seems to have hidden away. I really have to strain my nose to perceive this note. Overall, this scent, which I (once again!) purchased blind, is quite different from what I expected.

I expected a thick, syrupy, sweet vanilla patchouli scent. Or rather, a lush patchouli scent with vanilla. So I am all the more surprised that this fragrance opens much fresher than anticipated, and that it remains fresh-spicy. Only in the base does it softly fade into a creamy-vanilla note.

Okay, to be fair, I must say that at least the vanilla is perceptible from the start, albeit subtly. Mandarin hasn’t made an appearance at all. But there is this dominant spiciness that I couldn't name if it weren't for the fact that nutmeg is mentioned. So I assume it’s nutmeg. Not bad, but unusual. But unusual things can be quite interesting, so I wait to see what else comes.

Unfortunately, not much more comes. The spiciness remains, retreats a bit in the base, and makes way for a gentle, vanilla, unsweetened creaminess. Unfortunately, I don’t smell patchouli at all from start to finish, at least nothing that I understand as patchouli. And if VANILLA PATCHOULI is in the name, I want to smell patchouli, darn it!

Now, there is quite a range in patchouli - just like with musk - from eucalyptus mint freshness to earthy cellar mustiness. So if this spicy note is not nutmeg but actually a variant of patchouli, it’s unfortunately not for me. I’m more of the earthy faction.

I can’t say yet whether it gets to stay. My experiences with "making a scent pleasant" are rather negative. Maybe I’m just irritated because I expected something completely different.

12/16/2020

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

MadameLegras
21 Reviews

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MadameLegras

Very helpful Review 14

Perfectly Combined

I discovered Vanilla Patchouli through a sample here from the Souk. I really appreciate subtle vanilla as a fragrance note, while I only like patchouli in a light, not so earthy-musty variant. Therefore, I certainly wouldn't count patchouli among my preferred fragrance notes, but the combination makes it work. For example, I also have Moonlight Patchouli or Fashion Decree in my collection, where patchouli harmonizes wonderfully and very pleasantly with rose.

Now here with vanilla. Vanilla can also tend to be overwhelmingly sweet or very artificial/synthetic. Or vanilla scents can come across as very one-dimensional. In the combination presented here with patchouli, a wonderful interplay has been achieved for my taste. The patchouli gives the fragrance more depth and substance and never becomes intrusive or syrupy-sweet.

The scent starts for me with a slightly sour mandarin and some spicy notes, which are quickly covered by a light veil of smoke. Then, quite soon, vanilla and patchouli make their appearances. The rather light patchouli tames the vanilla, which never comes across as truly sweet or even overpowering. As the scent develops, I also perceive a slightly woody background, which for me is truly a perfectly balanced combination!

Vanilla Patchouli is a wonderful companion in the winter season, it warms and envelops me like a soft scarf, both outside in the cold and inside on the sofa. In spring or summer, I probably won't reach for it - for me, this is clearly a winter fragrance with very decent longevity - and a beautiful bottle!

10/24/2020

8.5Scent 10Longevity 7Sillage

Kima
14 Reviews

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Kima

Helpful Review 7

My new autumn treasure!

Recently, while browsing the Micallef homepage, this fragrance caught my eye. Since it was on sale, I thought I could take the plunge and start a sharing. By the next day, it was full and I was able to place the order. Just a week later, I held the treasure in my hands and what can I say, I do not regret this blind buy! :-)

Now to the scent:

Right after spraying, I think, yes, vanilla with a bit of patchouli and some spices. But not sweet and heavy or even earthy, rather light, subtle, floating. After a few minutes, - ah, something else is coming! - the mandarin joins in. Not sweet and juicy either, but rather tart, like the peel.

As it develops, the fragrance becomes softer and silkier. The ylang-ylang comes through. It reminds me somewhat of "Ylang in Gold" in structure and scent impression. One could almost think of this as the autumn/winter version.

In the base, the fragrance gains real substance from the sandalwood and becomes cozier. In the background, the tart mandarin is perceptible throughout the entire development. Overall, it envelops you in a floating manner, like a very soft scarf or a cozy wool blanket.

The longevity is enormous, I think it is also perceived by the environment, but never felt as intrusive. I find the fragrance very complex and interesting while being incredibly flattering. Really beautiful! :-)