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Maison Margiela

Promenade in the Gardens

Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm

2013WomenModern
6.5/ 10
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Maison Margiela Promenade in the Gardens is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with freesia, green notes and peony; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 71 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 48% of votes are positive.

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.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Powdery

What does Promenade in the Gardens smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, though some find it modern or classic.

The top notes of freesia, green notes and coriander give a crisp start. In the heart, peony, jasmine sambac absolute and Turkish rose carry the floral side. Patchouli, vetiver and Australian sandalwood ground it in a woody, earthy base, while sweet and powdery accords soften the green florals.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Freesia
    • Green notes
    • Coriander
  2. First hours

    • Peony
    • Jasmine sambac absolute
    • Turkish rose
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Vetiver
    • Australian sandalwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 42%
    Spring
  • 35%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Autumn
  • 7%
    Winter
  • Casual
    30%
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Office
    23%
  • Evening
    10%
  • Nighttime
    9%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026