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Ananda by M. Micallef

M. Micallef · 2005 · EDP

Ananda

Unspecified

Soft powdery feminine floral.

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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by Jean-Claude Astier. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Pear
    Pear
  • Plum
    Plum

Heart notes

the soul
  • Mimosa
    Mimosa
  • Violet
    Violet

Base notes

the trail
  • White Musk
    White Musk

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity3/5
Sillage3/5
Projection3/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyUnspecified

Main accords

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Cold powder, marble restraint.

Textures

  • Face powder
  • Suede glove
  • Cold marble
  • Bare skin
  • Sleep-warm sheet
  • Cashmere

Materials

Orris butter · Brushed steel · Raw silk · Ambrette seed · Driftwood

Atmosphere

The room

An empty museum gallery on a Tuesday morning

Weather

The air

Overcast, cold air, 9°C

Interior Design

Minimalist plaster

Plaster walls, Eames lounge, one Agnes Martin print

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Antwerp, off-season, alone

Also at home in Milan, Kyoto, Copenhagen.

Literary Match

Sontag — Against Interpretation

The Unbearable Lightness of Being — Kundera · Silence — Sontag

In one line

M. Micallef

Ananda — cold powder, marble restraint.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Ananda from skin to room.

Bundle total · $248