Artwork for Parfums M. Micallef EDENFALLS by Cristian icarus.in.midair
“A true love letter to nature”, this is how Parfums M. Micallef describe their most recent release – EDENFALLS. The newest addition to the Jewel Collection is an aromatic ode in citrus, with subtle woody notes and what I would describe as pseudo-aquatic bursts of freshness.
Artwork for Parfums M. Micallef EDENFALLS by Cristian icarus.in.midair
The opening is vibrant: a cascade of pink pepper, bergamot and tangerine lure you into a paradisiacal and lush rainforest. The fragrance provides an almost multisensory experience: the crisp texture of luxuriant and oversized leaves, the soil soaked with water and the air imbued with a cooling mist coming from a nearby waterfall. I perceive a fleeting impression of champagne, not particularly boozy, but tangy and fruity; a rejuvenating libation that enhances the tartness of the citrus notes. Parfums M Micallef EDENFALLS has an airy and effervescent quality. It is like the vivacious murmur of an ice-cold mountain creek. Even the beautiful bottle (finished by hand using a sponge patina technique developed by co founder Martine Micallef, appears to be mimicking the rocky floor of a rapid, with smooth rocks creating an imperfect labyrinth for the mercurial water. As the notes in the opening start to slowly dissipate, they make room for the floral heart of the fragrance. Tantalizing jasmine along with neroli and coriander amplify the contrast between the invigorating opening and the slightly warmer heart. Not quite a hot-and-cold dichotomy, but rather a cold-and-lukewarm relationship; like splashing your body with water from the base of the waterfall before diving all the way in. The floral notes are, however, just as awash with freshness as the notes in the opening, the only difference being that they are rounder and more colourful. The coriander plays the balancing act role here with hints of spiciness, honing in on the sweetness of the jasmine and neroli and bringing the focus on their similarities rather than on what sets each note apart from the other.
Olfactory Peregrination for EDENFALLS by icarus.in.midair
The drydown of Parfums M Micallef EDENFALLS is a thing of beauty. The now subdued yet still very much noticeable citrus and floral notes take on a new dimension with the surfacing of the more obscure base notes. The patchouli and oakmoss reveal a pleasant earthiness and along with a dark vanilla and musk, they create a subtle woody accord, thus capturing the many facets of the landscape it seeks to mimic and celebrate. EDENFALLS paints a captivating picture of a pristine rainforest! It is a transparent scent, and one that has the ability to lighten up an overcast mood. As for the signature paper piece that I created inspired by Parfums M Micallef EDENFALLS, I wanted it to be an extension of the actual fragrance, but also of the overall presentation and the thought process that went behind its creation. The colour palette is a nod to the craftsmanship displayed in the beautiful bottle and the piece as a whole is a tribute to the brand’s “art and perfume” philosophy.
Notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, tangerine, coriander, Jasmine, Neroli, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, Oakmoss
Disclaimer: A bottle of EDENFALLS was generously provided for this review by Parfums M. Micallef. My opinions are my own.
Cristian Marianciuc, Senior Contributor
Artwork for Parfums M Micallef EDENFALLS by Cristian icarus.in.midair
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