New Journalist by Michael Malul London bottle
Michael Malul London

New Journalist

4.3/5 · 32 votes Masculine 2024
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Apple Leaf
Heart notes
Blue Lavender
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage2.2/5
Day95
Night24
Summer100
Spring95
Fall19
Winter10
Our take

New Journalist fades faster than its bright opening promises. The apple leaf and mandarin arrive with a crisp lemon snap that feels alive in the air, but that clarity does not stay long. As the citrus steps back, the blue lavender and geranium rise with a clean, soapy edge, while the lotus adds a soft, watery shimmer. The scent stays near the body, moving with the skin rather than projecting outward. You catch it when you lean in, not from across the room. Sandalwood and vetiver give the drydown a dry, pale wood finish, with amber lending a faint warm glow that never turns heavy or sweet.

The scene is a morning market in late spring. Sunlight hits the pavement and the air carries a clean, rinsed feeling. A linen shirt, sleeves rolled, moves through the crowd. The fragrance fits that pace. It is fresh, aromatic, and lightly fruity, with an ozonic lift that mirrors the clear sky. There is nothing dense here, no dark spice or smoke, just a steady floral wood that feels appropriate for a warm day spent outside. It suits someone who wants to smell groomed and awake without leaving a strong trace behind.

This is for the person who prefers a subtle signature. It works best for daytime wear when the weather is warm and the light lasts. Those who want a bold scent that announces its presence should look elsewhere, as this one stays personal and close.

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