Ananda

M. Micallef · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2005

≈ $140 · 100ml · approx. retail

Ananda is one of M. Micallef's best-known and longest-running fragrances, a fruity-floral built on pear and plum over a mimosa-violet heart and a soft white musk and vanilla base. It has spawned several flanker editions (Nectar, Tchai, Royal Mango).

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringSummerDailyEvening

Perfumer

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