The smell in short
Main smell: woody and fruity. It opens with pomegranate and wild strawberry, moves to water lily and lily-of-the-valley and dries down to musk and ambergris.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
M. Micallef Soleil Passion notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Soleil Passion EDP in detail
M. Micallef Soleil Passion EDP comes from Parfums M Micallef. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like water lily and musk. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, rose and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.50 out of 5.
M. Micallef Soleil Passion longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Cacharel Eden and Jil Sander #4 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and ambergris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Cacharel Eden and Jil Sander #4 spread further.
M. Micallef Soleil Passion through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Davidoff Cool Water is a better fit.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €162. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gianni Versace Red Jeans and Davidoff Cool Water.
M. Micallef Soleil Passion dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Red Jeans (5 shared notes), Davidoff Cool Water (5 shared notes), Cacharel Eden (5 shared notes) and Jil Sander #4 (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander #4 starts from €75.
Questions people ask
Can I wear M. Micallef Soleil Passion to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is M. Micallef Soleil Passion unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2022.