Cartoonist by Michael Malul London bottle
Michael Malul London

Cartoonist

4.2/5 · 19 votes Masculine 2025
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Portlandia
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day100
Night23
Spring92
Summer92
Fall8
Winter8
Our take

Cartoonist opens with a bright, fizzy lift. Aldehydes give the pineapple a sparkling edge, while mint cools the fruit so it never feels heavy. The entrance is clean and energetic, moving quickly into a heart that carries more bite. Ginger adds heat that sits beside the green, slightly metallic sharpness of Portlandia, with geranium bridging the two through a soft floral dryness. The composition stays upright and alert, never slumping into something rounded or overly polished.

Cedar and patchouli form a dry, earthy foundation that keeps the sweetness in check. Elemi adds a resinous clarity that makes the wood feel airy rather than dark. The fragrance sits in a space that is fresh, spicy, and green all at once, with the fruity top fading into a woody, aromatic body. It feels modern and crisp, leaning into the aromatic side of the palette without losing its structural edges.

Wear it while walking through a city street as the sun sits high and the air carries a warm breeze past open windows. The scent fits that kind of movement, where light hits stone and the day feels active rather than settled. It suits someone who wants a fragrance that stays fresh and structured without turning heavy or dark. Picture a single bold line drawn quickly across a blank page, sharp and straight.

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