M. Micallef vs Only
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Only takes 5 of 7 categories.
M. MicallefChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
OnlyChoose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
M. Micallef2/7
Only5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Only
- Community sentiment
- Only
- Longevity
- M. Micallef
- Sillage & projection
- M. Micallef
- Value for money
- Only
- Versatility
- Only
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Only
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
M. MicallefM. MicallefOnlyJulio IglesiasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerOnlyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
28%Dislike
1%Hate
172 votes
53%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
123 votes
Category winnerOnlyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM. Micallef
SillageM. Micallef
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOnlyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
patchouli84%
rose77%
woody69%
white floral61%
powdery100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
yellow floral69%
amber61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderCardamomBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliMuskVanille
Top
PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot
Heart
VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid
Base
oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night–
Spring57
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOnlyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,603
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,078
PerfumerRamon Monegal
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerOnlyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM. Micallef by M. Micallef is a distinct Chypre Floral fragrance that centers on a refined blend of spice and bloom. It balances the initial sharpness of coriander and cardamom with a soft, persistent heart of rose and jasmine. Designed for those who appreciate a classic structure with modern weight, it lingers comfor…
Reviews →Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, M. Micallef or Only?
Only takes 5 of 7 categories. M. Micallef is rated 3.66/5 from 172 votes; Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes. Choose M. Micallef for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, M. Micallef or Only?
M. Micallef lasts longest (M. Micallef 76/100, Only 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, M. Micallef or Only?
M. Micallef projects furthest (M. Micallef 73/100, Only 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do M. Micallef and Only smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is M. Micallef or Only better for summer or winter?
For summer, Only is the stronger pick. For winter, M. Micallef is the stronger pick. M. Micallef suits daytime wear; Only suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in M. Micallef and Only?
M. Micallef has top notes of Coriander, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanille. Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber.
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