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The Exception Azure by M. Micallef: Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/M. Micallef/The Exception Azure

The Exception Azure by M. Micallef

Fragrance

The Exception Azure

UNISEX

7.4/ 106 ratings

CitrusWoodyPowdery

cinnamon

fresh spicy

Released: Not recorded
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

The Exception AzureM. Micallef

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Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Patchouli Agarwood (Oud)

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Powdery

cinnamon

fresh spicy

oud

rose

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.4 / 10

Sillage4.3 / 10

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Day100%

Night60%

Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.4/10

Very Good

6 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does The Exception Azure by M. Micallef smell like?+

The Exception Azure by M. Micallef features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Rose, and Nutmeg at the top, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, and Saffron at the heart, Musk, Patchouli, and Agarwood (Oud) in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, powdery.

What are the notes in The Exception Azure?+

Top notes: Lemon, Rose, Nutmeg, Lavender, and Apple. Heart notes: Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Saffron, and Violet. Base notes: Musk, Patchouli, and Agarwood (Oud).

Is The Exception Azure for men or women?+

The Exception Azure by M. Micallef is designed for both men and women (unisex).

What fragrances are similar to The Exception Azure?+

Fragrances similar to The Exception Azure include Azure by Ardent Parfums, Azure by Al Haramain Perfumes, Azure by Take Me There, Azure by Riggs, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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The Exception Azure by M. Micallef is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Rose, Lemon, Apple, Nutmeg and Lavender; middle notes are Violet, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Saffron; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.