Avant-Garde by M. Micallef
Men 2006
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Description
Avant-Garde by M. Micallef is a chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Jean-Claude Astier. The top notes are citrus, bergamot and grapefruit; the heart notes evoke tobacco, cocoa and incense; while the base notes reveal tonka bean, Russian leather and ambergris.
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Key notes
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Top
citrus
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Heart
tobacco
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Base
tonka bean
Community
313 votes
- Positive 81%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 5.4%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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Leading answer Like it
313 votes
Season
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247 votes
Time of day
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153 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Avant-Garde
Avant-Garde by M. Micallef is a chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Jean-Claude Astier. The top notes are citrus, bergamot and grapefruit; the heart notes evoke tobacco, cocoa and incense; while the base notes reveal tonka bean, Russian leather and ambergris.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
134 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
167 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
53 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
47 votes
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SirCharlie
Avant-Garde by Micallef smells like something I know, but a quick glance tells me it’s not 100% identical. I believe, given its launch date, it laid the foundations for that wave of tobacco and tonka bean perfumes that later saturated the market. It opens with citrus, but without much freshness, then moves to a dry, creamy tobacco with hints of incense and leather, which eventually dominates. The sandalwood and tonka bean base holds it together well, but it robs the scent of sparkle and originality. I like it; it’s rich and pleasant, versatile (provided it’s not hot), with a more masculine air, regular longevity, and significant evolution, though it still doesn’t fully convince me. I feel that Prada Luna Rossa Black, Midnight in Paris by VC&A, and, much further down the line, The One by D&G come closer. Within its category, it’s decent, but it doesn’t blow me away. Rating: 7/10. P.S. Thanks to Gabriel Sanchez for the vial and the good vibes.