M.Micallef Ananda Nectar Review (Jean Claude Astier) 2022 “Sensual Luxury”

M.Micallef Ananda Nectar

M.Micallef Ananda Nectar by Olya Bar

M.Micallef’s Ananda fragrance has always encapsulated a soft, serene femininity, leaving a lasting impression on me from the moment I first experienced it years ago. I savored every drop of that luminous floral bouquet, a masterpiece of white flowers, until the bottle was completely empty. But in 2022, with the release of Ananda Nectar, that bouquet intensified—like every flower had ripened and was oozing nectar into an elixir with a richer, more potent fruity backbone.

Woman in her boudoir via Unsplash.

From the first spritz, M.Micallef Ananda Nectar opens with the mouthwatering juiciness of succulent plum and ripe pear, more concentrated and refined than the original. Imagine a macerated liquor that becomes more decadent with each passing year, where the fruits and florals tighten into a closer circle, enriching the composition. The floral notes that follow are a bouquet of mimosa flowers, their fluffy yellow blooms adding a soft, powdery elegance to the mix.

M.Micallef Ananda Nectar

Ingredients via the brand

But it’s in the imagery of the boudoir where M.Micallef Ananda Nectar truly comes to life. I picture a glamorous mid-century vanity, adorned with delicate glass jars, cream potions, and luxurious lipsticks. A plush bouquet of mimosa flowers sits proudly, filling the room with their powdery aroma, while the air is laced with the scent of violet-scented lipsticks and powdery facets of eyeshadow, conjuring a scene of true femininity. The dry down is a warm scent trail of laundry like musks and warm vanilla.

Makeup via Unsplash

There’s something deeply intimate about this fragrance, like catching a glimpse into a woman’s most personal space—her boudoir. In this golden hour, she is completely absorbed in her beauty ritual, preparing herself for an evening out. She swipes on a soft, pink lipstick, her hands luxuriously moisturized with rich creams, her movements graceful and intentional. You, the quiet observer, are privileged to witness this private moment—a scene of pure femininity, where the air is thick with the scent of her delicate perfumes and lotions.

M. Micallef Ananda Nectar

M.Micallef Ananda Nectar by Olya Bar

Every time she moves, the scent of Ananda Nectar lingers in the air, a fragrant trail that feels almost tangible, as if it’s entwined with her very essence, it’s a window into a world of pure elegance, an olfactory snapshot of those intimate moments before she steps out into the world, radiant and ready to captivate. M.Micallef Ananda Nectar allows you to be a part of that moment, to admire and indulge in the luxurious ritual, all while being enveloped in its rich, sensual aura.

Notes: Pear and Plum, Mimosa, Violet, White Musk, Vanilla.

A bottle of Ananda Nectar was kindly gifted to me by the brand but opinions are always my own.

Olya Bar, Editor.

Read Nicoleta’s review of Ma Nature here.

Read Olya’s review of Ô Féminin here.

Ediotr’s Note the Original Ananda launched in 2005. It was the first in the Ananda series.

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5 comments

  • I love how Olya’s description captures such an intimate, almost cinematic moment. The imagery of a mid-century boudoir, with lush floral notes like mimosa and hints of violet-scented lipstick, makes Ananda Nectar feel like stepping into a world of timeless femininity. The idea of a “golden hour” beauty ritual and that warm, lingering trail of vanilla and musk creates this gorgeous aura of elegance. It’s like wearing the scent brings you right into that scene, getting a taste of pure luxury!

  • I’ve always appreciated their bottles are usually designed for each individual fragrance. Ma Nature is one of my favorites.

  • Such elegant photography to accompany an elegant fragrance. I’ve never had a vanity, but this fragrance would look gorgeous on one. I need to get my nose on this one.

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    I love the scenery this reviewer paints in regards to this fragrance. I can almost smell the cosmetics and various scented oils and lotions. This perfume sounds intoxicating.

  • What a lovely review! This is going on my Want To Try list. I love the conjuring of the makeups and powders. Just feels like luxury!