On a Date
Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm
Votes lean feminine
421 ratings
From your scent profile
Maison Margiela On a Date is a unisex scent that pairs bergamot and blackcurrant liqueur with geranium and Turkish damask rose.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 319 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
50% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
SpicyWhat does On a Date smell like?
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine.
It opens on bergamot, blackcurrant liqueur and pink pepper. Geranium, rose and davana bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver, musk, moss and patchouli ground it in the base. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and sweet, with spice in the background.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Blackcurrant liqueur
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Geranium
- Turkish damask rose
- Davana
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Musk
- Moss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Spring
- 28%Summer
- 26%Autumn
- 11%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual25%
- Nighttime22%
- Evening20%
- Daytime19%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026