Royal Vintage by M. Micallef
Men 2020
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Description
Royal Vintage by M. Micallef is a fruity chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition features pink pepper as the top note, a heart of cypress, and a base of patchouli and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
pink pepper
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Heart
Cypress
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Base
patchouli
Community
222 votes
- Positive 75%
- Negative 12%
- Neutral 13%
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
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About Royal Vintage
Royal Vintage by M. Micallef is a fruity chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition features pink pepper as the top note, a heart of cypress, and a base of patchouli and musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
122 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
132 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
135 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
112 votes
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Community reviews
11 reviews
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Not innovative at all, it’s the fusion between Creed Aventus with that pineapple and woods part (I clearly smell pineapple even though it’s not listed) plus the green and aromatic part of Creed Green Irish Tweed. Very poor for Micallef. This perfume is closer to a clone and inspiration brand than to a niche one.
Royal Vintage is one of the good scents in the Aventus vibe. As mentioned below, it’s greener and at the same time woodier, managing to give greater density and complexity to the perfume, without losing the fruity and smoky character of this type of DNAs. As for performance, it’s good as long as you overspray a bit. It clearly has a more masculine profile and the versatility of this type of scents. I like it quite a bit, it feels quality, but among so many alternatives, it honestly falls behind, especially with the price. Rating: 7/10 Tested from a sample gotten at Mon Parfum, Chile.
This perfume plays in the same league as Aventus, it’s greener than fruity which gives it a more mature and less youthful touch in my opinion. Its performance is discreet, medium sillage and longevity, nothing beastly here just like many from the same brand. It has a very nice aroma but nowadays nothing innovative considering the amount of Aventus clones we’re flooded with.
I bought several samples including Desirtoxic, it’s a masculine scent, with a fruity chocolatey opening possibly from the patchouli, some compare it to Aventus but in my opinion Royal Vintage is different and feels higher quality and without a doubt better performance. Well done M. Micallef.
Royal Vintage is one of the good fragrances in the Aventus vibe. As mentioned below, it is greener and at the same time woodier, giving the perfume greater density and complexity, without losing the fruity and smoky character typical of this type of DNAs. As for performance, it is good as long as you overspray a little. It clearly has a more masculine profile and the versatility of this type of scents. I like it quite a bit, it feels high-quality, but among so many alternatives, it honestly falls behind, especially with the price. Rating: 7/10 Tested from a sample gotten at Mon Parfum, Chile.
This perfume plays in the same league as Aventus, it is more green than fruity which gives it a more mature and less youthful touch in my opinion. Its performance is discreet, medium sillage and longevity, nothing beastly here just like many from the same brand. It has a very nice aroma but nowadays nothing innovative considering the amount of Aventus clones we are flooded with.
Royal Vintage is a solid rival to Aventus, offering more green and woody notes that make it denser and more complex without losing its signature fruity and smoky touch. It smells great when applied generously, has a masculine profile, and is versatile. I like it and can tell it’s quality, but with so many options and its price, it ultimately falls short. Rating: 7/10. Tried at Mon Parfum, Chile.
Royal Vintage is a great scent in the Aventus family. It’s greener and woodier, adding density and complexity while keeping the fruity and smoky DNA intact. Performance is good if you apply a bit more. It has a masculine profile and is versatile. I like it, it feels quality, but among so many alternatives, it ultimately falls behind, especially due to the price. Rating: 7/10. Tried at Mon Parfum, Chile.
This perfume sits in the same league as Aventus but is greener than fruity, giving it a more mature and less youthful touch. Its performance is modest, with average sillage and longevity—nothing beastly, just like many from the brand. It has a rich aroma, but these days it feels nothing innovative, especially given how many Aventus clones are already flooding the market.
This smells like Aventus but leans more green than fruity, giving it a more mature and less youthful vibe. Its performance is modest, with average sillage and longevity—nothing beastly like some other scents from the brand. The aroma is rich, but these days it doesn’t stand out as innovative, especially considering how saturated we are with Aventus clones.
I bought several samples, including Desirtoxic. It’s a masculine fragrance with a fruity opening and chocolate notes; perhaps the patchouli makes people compare it to Aventus, but to me, Royal Vintage feels different, higher quality, and performs better. Very well crafted by M.Micallef.