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Maison Margiela

Flying

Perfumer: Marie Salamagne

2016UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.9/ 10
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Maison Margiela Flying is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and sits easily in relaxed, everyday settings like leisure time and the office.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 93 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.4 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% 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

Bergamot
Bitter orange blossom
Orange absolute

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Moss
Air accord
Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic
  7. Spicy
  8. Creamy

What does Flying smell like?

Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter are chosen far less. It is mostly worn for leisure, business and daily use, with few choosing it for evening or a night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; it leans somewhat feminine, though some voters call it masculine.

The top notes of bergamot, bitter orange blossom and orange absolute give a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, almond and ylang-ylang sweeten it with a creamy, floral softness. The base of moss, air accord and musk settles into a green, synthetic lightness.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Bitter orange blossom
    • Orange absolute
  2. First hours

    • Almond
    • Ylang-ylang
  3. Towards evening

    • Moss
    • Air accord
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 41%
    Spring
  • 39%
    Summer
  • 15%
    Autumn
  • 5%
    Winter
  • Casual
    28%
  • Office
    22%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Sport
    11%
  • Evening
    11%
  • Nighttime
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026