Or, to give it a name Watch by M. Micallef. Or, Time for Love.
Although it seems tuberose might be a figment of my imagination as it’s not listed in the notes but I see people on Fragrantica thought they smell it too. Ylang-ylang as well, but I’d say what I think of as tuberose could also be jasmine + ylang-ylang (sometimes I mix the two). But ylang-ylang isn’t listed either. 🙂
I had more fun smelling this while not looking at the listed notes. 😀
I cannot say it’s a breathtakingly novel perfume. Or that it will be loved by the masses (although you never really know but as it came out in 2002. and costs and arm and a leg, that’s a safe bet). 😉
What I can say is that it offers me comfort all day long as when you have tuberose and vanilla in a perfume, you can be pretty sure the longevity will work in its favor. 🙂 I’m guessing amber and musk help too and luckily the musk used here is one I am fine with (I don’t think they used too much).
Unfortunately, I can’t say much about the fruit and the peony except the fruit obviously works well with the sweet notes, and peony works well with the white notes. I also can’t help but wonder if there is some opoponax in there as well, as it has that special smell I always associate with my childhood play-doh equivalent.
No wonder I find it a comforting perfume…
Top notes: jasmine, vanilla and mandarin. Heart: fruit and Chinese peony Base: amber and musk.
P.S. I knew I’d forget something. 🙂 This lovely perfume came to my through Asali who knows my perfume tastes better than I do at times.
Tagged: M. Micallef, Perfume review, perfume thoughts, Time for Love, tuberose, Watch, ylang-ylang
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I am so glad it gets used- especially as a comfort-zone. This was one tuberose I liked too, I guess it’s the mix as you say of tuberose and vanilla.
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What’s not to like?! 😉
Thank you once more for sending it. Although I was a bit shocked when I saw the price…
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Too funny about the longevity. Yep, I can see that tuberose + vanilla = v.v.v. long lasting.
I’m glad you’re getting comfort from this one, Ines.
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😀 At least one perfume that has no longevity issues. 😉
Comfort comes handy these days, I must say.
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that smell is a motherfuck!
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😀 😀 😀
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I can’t imagine (from the note list) how this is good, and I doubt I could wear it (tuberose too much), but your description is definitely enticing!
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Lol
Well, you certainly know now to skip it. 😉
Although if you ever get the chance to try it, I would love to know what you think of it.
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🙂 I will let you know if I try it!
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Longevity seems somehow fitting for a perfume called Watch. 😉 As a born again white floral lover and a long time fan of vanilla, I think I might like this too and am glad it is ‘ticking over’ so nicely for you – good for Asali for picking it out!
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Asali has this unbelievable ability of picking up a perfume for her perfumista friends that will be the next love. She’s done it several times already with me.
I think you might like it. 🙂
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