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Michael Malul Citizen Jack
Michael Malul

Citizen Jack

sweet
vanilla
fruity
ozonic
fresh
powdery
citrus
Parfum · 2020 · mens

Michael Malul is an independent perfumer known for crafted fragrances that balance accessibility with thoughtful composition. Citizen Jack, released in 2020, represents the house's approach to unisex fragrance design, offered as a parfum concentration for longevity and depth.

The scent opens with melon and bergamot, establishing a bright, slightly sweet character with ozonic freshness. The heart shifts toward tropical territory with pineapple and amber, where the fruity elements gain warmth and roundness. The base settles into vanilla and musk, creating a soft, skin-like finish that anchors the composition's sweeter elements. Overall, Citizen Jack reads as a fruity-fresh fragrance with noticeable sweetness, balancing its initial brightness with a creamy, grounded drydown.

This is a well-suited fragrance for anyone seeking something approachable and inoffensive, with enough character to avoid blandness. It works across seasons but feels most natural in spring and summer. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic, Citizen Jack offers a similar sensibility.

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Main Accordsreported by community
sweet
100%
vanilla
100%
fruity
100%
ozonic
75%
fresh
75%
powdery
75%
citrus
75%
aquatic
75%
amber
50%
tropical
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Melon
Melon
Fresh, watery, and clean, cantaloupe or honeydew melon adds a light, slightly aquatic sweetness to fragrance. It's a summer note that feels carefree and modern, closer to the transparent freshness of calone than to heavy tropical fruits. Used in light florals and aquatics to add a breezy, easy sweetness.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Pineapple
Pineapple
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HeirloomBest match87% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Raconteur87% match
You have depth, range, and a story for every bottle.

Cool, commanding, traditionally sweet. Refined iris, structured woods, elegant powdery authority.

❤️
The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.
Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.
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Scent Profile
sweet100%
vanilla100%
fruity100%
ozonic75%
fresh75%
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Michael Malul Citizen Jack— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Citizen Jack is $119.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $119.95. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Michael Malul fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Michael Malul Citizen Jack? +
$119.95 at Perfumania. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $119.95 a good price for Citizen Jack? +
Yes. The current best price is $119.95 and MSRP is $140.00. At $119.95 you save 14% vs retail.
What does Michael Malul Citizen Jack smell like? +
Michael Malul is an independent perfumer known for crafted fragrances that balance accessibility with thoughtful composition. Citizen Jack, released in 2020, represents the house's approach to unisex fragrance design, offered as a parfum concentration for longevity and depth. The scent opens with melon and bergamot, establishing a bright, slightly sweet character with ozonic freshness. The heart shifts toward tropical territory with pineapple and amber, where the fruity elements gain warmth and roundness. The base settles into vanilla and musk, creating a soft, skin-like finish that anchors the composition's sweeter elements. Overall, Citizen Jack reads as a fruity-fresh fragrance with noticeable sweetness, balancing its initial brightness with a creamy, grounded drydown. This is a well-suited fragrance for anyone seeking something approachable and inoffensive, with enough character to avoid blandness. It works across seasons but feels most natural in spring and summer. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic, Citizen Jack offers a similar sensibility.
What are the notes in Michael Malul Citizen Jack? +
Top: Melon, Bergamot. Heart: Pineapple, Amber. Base: Vanilla, Musk.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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