228 community ratings

Afternoon Delight

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.4/ 10

Community score
228 ratings

Maison Margiela Afternoon Delight is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent, creamy with a light spicy edge, suited to relaxed everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.

How does it perform?

From 150 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

52% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bitter almond Angelica root

Heart notesfirst few hours

Carrot

Madeleine

Ambrette seed absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Bourbon vanilla New Caledonian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Powdery
Creamy

What does Afternoon Delight smell like?

It opens with bitter almond and angelica root, and the heart brings carrot, madeleine and ambrette seed absolute. Musk, Bourbon vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall feel is gourmand, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is mostly recommended for leisure and daily wear, and votes lean feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Midday Ecstasy and Mugler Angel Elixir have a close profile.