The Perfume Library

By the Fireplace

7.9

Maison Margiela · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela By the Fireplace is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits evenings in the colder months. It opens with clove and pink pepper for a spicy warmth, softened by orange blossom absolute. The heart of chestnut, gaiac wood and cade juniper turns woody and smoky, and the base of Peru balsam, cashmeran and vanilla settles into a sweet, resinous, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Boulangerie Crème Caramel and Emir Camp Fire have a close profile.

Jazz Club

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela Jazz Club is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with Primofiore lemon, neroli and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. In the heart, Java vetiver, rum absolute and clary sage lay a woody ground. The base of styrax, tobacco absolute and vanilla brings a sweet, gourmand and leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and less for the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Jazz by the Fire and By the Fireplace have a close profile.

Lazy Sunday Morning (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Maison Margiela · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery and softly sweet floral, suited to anyone who wants the feel of clean sheets and a slow morning. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with business close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with pear, lily of the valley and aldehydes, light and clean. In the heart, orange blossom, rose absolute and iris add a powdery floral softness. Base notes of white musk, Indonesian patchouli and ambrette seed absolute settle it into a creamy, gentle finish. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Lancaster Le Parfum Solaire have a close profile.

Beach Walk

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela Beach Walk is a unisex scent that softens fresh citrus and aquatic accords with the creamy sweetness of coconut milk, leaning towards easy daytime and leisure wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, while a good share call it modern. Bergamot, lemon and pink pepper open it bright. In the heart, ylang-ylang, heliotrope and coconut milk turn it floral, powdery and creamy. Cedarwood, benzoin and musk leave a soft, sweet base.

Whispers in the Library

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library is a sweet, woody and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom absolute, pepper and patchouli, and the heart of cypriol, Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute pulls it towards a resinous, creamy sweetness. Cedarwood, vanilla absolute and vetiver dominate the base, settling into a powdery, gourmand woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays little part. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters split between feminine and masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet have a close profile.

Under The Lemon Trees

7.3

Maison Margiela · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Margiela Under The Lemon Trees is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with cardamom, petitgrain and calamondin, giving a fresh, green, fruity feel. Coriander, green tea and maté absolute carry the greenness through the heart. Musk, cistus absolute and Virginia cedar settle into a soft, woody base.

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Coffee Break

7.4

Maison Margiela · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Margiela Coffee Break is a sweet, creamy and powdery unisex scent that softens coffee with milk, and it leans towards everyday wear in fall and winter. It opens with coffee, red apple and lemon, the apple and lemon adding a light freshness over the coffee. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom absolute and spearmint bring a soft floral touch. The base of milk, sandalwood and cedarwood settles the scent into a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Autumn Vibes

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Maison Margiela Autumn Vibes is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards fall. It opens with coriander, cardamom and pink pepper, which give it a dry, spicy edge. In the heart, frankincense, carrot seed and nutmeg build a resinous, dry feel. The base of fir balsam absolute, moss and cedarwood settles into something earthy and smoky, like a forest floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter; it suits leisure and daily wear best, with evening and office use close behind. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a good share find it feminine. Wally Incenso Nobile and D:SOL MMXVI Terram have a close profile.

Bubble Bath

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Bubble Bath is a clean, powdery and creamy unisex scent that opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern or masculine. It opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot, which feel fresh and clean. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine absolute add a soft floral layer. The base of white musk, coconut and patchouli settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and powdery finish. Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

At the Barber's

7.5

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela At the Barber's is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent built on lavender and rosemary with geranium, recalling a barber's chair; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, black pepper and bitter orange, then moves to a heart of lavender, rosemary and geranium. Green and citrus freshness is balanced by spice, and the base of Evernyl, white musk and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

When the Rain Stops

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that recalls the air after rain, suited to easy spring and summer days. It opens cool and lively with green notes, bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart, Turkish rose, Jasminum grandiflorum and aquatic notes soften the floral side and keep a damp freshness. The base of pine needle, Indonesian patchouli and moss settles the scent onto a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening and night out stay in the background. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though feminine and modern votes are far from rare. Bliss Bliss Eau de Toilette and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

(untitled)

7.6

Maison Margiela · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela (untitled) is a unisex fragrance that pairs a green, citrusy freshness with a smoky, resinous woodiness underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in fall. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. It opens with boxwood, bitter orange tree absolute and galbanum, sharp and green. Mastic and jasmine in the heart soften that green edge with a floral side. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and musk settles into a smoky, powdery, resinous woodiness.

Lipstick On

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Lipstick On is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, lightly gourmand feel, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with heliotrope, neroli and bergamot: the neroli and bergamot brighten it while heliotrope adds a soft, powdery tone. The heart brings orange blossom absolute, orris concrete and galbanum, the last giving the floral a faint green edge. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweeten it, with patchouli keeping that sweetness in check. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure time and evenings out. Voters clearly read it as feminine.

On a Date

6.5

Maison Margiela · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Margiela On a Date is a unisex scent that pairs bergamot and blackcurrant liqueur with geranium and Turkish damask rose. 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.

From the Garden

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela From the Garden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates the room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the occasions it leans towards. It doesn't read as purely feminine or masculine, and has a modern feel. Green mandarin orange, grapefruit and blackcurrant open fresh and fruity. The heart brings tomato leaf greenery, Bourbon geranium and rose. Indonesian patchouli, white musk and crystallised moss give the base an earthy footing. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant have a close profile.

Matcha Meditation

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Margiela Matcha Meditation is a fresh, green unisex scent with a sweet, creamy softness, best suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and green tea, then moves to orange blossom absolute, matcha and jasmine in the heart. The base holds moss, Siam benzoin absolute and white chocolate, so the green, floral side settles into something powdery, woody and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as somewhat feminine, though it is a unisex scent.

Soul of the Forest

7.6

Maison Margiela · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Maison Margiela Soul of the Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, and relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and leisure and daytime lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine, with some voters reading it one way and some the other. It opens fresh, green and lightly spiced with moss, blackcurrant bud and pimento. In the heart, cistus concrete, fir balsam and plant juice pull it towards a resinous, forest-like feel. Indonesian patchouli, frankincense and Atlas cedar leave an earthy, smoky warmth in the base.

(untitled) l'eau

7.7

Maison Margiela · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Margiela (untitled) l'eau is a fresh unisex scent that opens with spearmint, mandarin orange and lemon, then moves through galbanum and orange blossom absolute. The opening is bright and citrusy, with buchu and galbanum adding a green, lightly spicy edge. The heart carries galbanum, orange blossom absolute and mastic, and the base settles into a woody floor of serenolide, patchouli and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Histoires de Parfums 1828 and Flora Danica 1761 have a close profile.

Springtime in a Park

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park opens with bergamot, pear and blackcurrant and carries rose and lily of the valley at its heart, a fresh, floral unisex scent. The top notes of bergamot, pear and blackcurrant give a fruity freshness. In the heart, damask rose absolute, lily of the valley and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute bring the floral side forward. Vanilla, ambrox and musk soften the base and add a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead. It reads mostly feminine, though it is unisex.

Afternoon Delight

6.4

Maison Margiela · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

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

Never-ending Summer

7.4

Maison Margiela · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Maison Margiela Never-ending Summer is a fresh, citrusy summer scent that balances fruity sweetness with spice and wood, and it suits anyone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with a place in the office too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with bitter orange, Aperol and pepper, bright with a slightly bitter edge. Earl Grey tea, cardamom and nutmeg then add a warm, spiced depth in the heart. Cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver settle into a dry, woody base. Calvin Klein Encounter and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Flower Market

6.7

Maison Margiela · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Under the Stars

6.7

Maison Margiela · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Margiela Under the Stars is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, smoky and leathery tones, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper and cinnamon leaf, which give a spicy warmth. Virginia cedar and cypriol in the heart build a woody, earthy base layer. In the base, labdanum, leather and oud settle into a resinous, smoky sweetness. Afnan Supremacy Incense and Givenchy Oud Flamboyant have a close profile.