Is Marks & Spencer No.4 Under the Palms a dupe of Maison Margiela Beach Walk?
Beach Walk EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2012 | Year | 2024 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
No.4 Under the Palms EDP
Beach Walk (Margiela) and Under the Palms (M&S) both aim for a beachy vibe, but differ significantly in price and complexity. Beach Walk, a luxury EDT, offers a bolder, more photorealistic summer scent with prominent citrus and florals. Under the Palms, a budget EDP, leans into a softer, more gourmand feel with vanilla-almond warmth. If you want a high-street accessible, softer take, go for M&S. If you want a more vibrant, long-lasting, and complex beach fragrance, Beach Walk is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Beach Walk
- No.4 Under the Palms
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more photorealistic beach experience.
- You prefer a brighter, more citrusy opening.
- You want a longer-lasting fragrance.
- You don't mind spending more for quality.
- You want a budget-friendly option.
- You prefer a softer, more subtle scent.
- You like vanilla and almond notes.
- You prefer a less intense beach fragrance.
Sunscreen and warm sand, with creamy coconut leading and a lemon sparkle on top. It sits close and keeps things easy, a summer scent for days when you want no fuss.
A beach-holiday scent from the Provenance range, gentle and sunny. Creamy coconut and sea salt form the heart, with neroli lifting the citrus start and almond milk softening the vanilla finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Coconut
18% share of the perfume
Salt
11% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Coconut
15%
vs
17%
Musk
12%
vs
11%
Ylang-Ylang
20% share of the perfume
Bergamot
12% share of the perfume
Heliotrope
11% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
9% share of the perfume
Lemon
9% share of the perfume
Benzoin
6% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Mandarin
16% share of the perfume
Neroli
14% share of the perfume
Salt
11% share of the perfume
Orange
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
10% share of the perfume
Vegetal Milk
8% share of the perfume
Bergamot
12% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
9% share of the perfume
Lemon
9% share of the perfume
Mandarin
16% share of the perfume
Neroli
14% share of the perfume
Orange
10% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Citrus and coconut come alive in summer, with spring a close second. The lightness fades in cold air, so it is not a winter scent.
Occasions
Airy and unobtrusive, so casual days, daytime plans and the office all work. Too laid-back for formal occasions.
Seasons
Coconut, sea salt and citrus are made for summer, with spring close behind. Autumn and winter are too cool for it.
Occasions
Gentle, sunny and soft, it suits casual days and the office. It lacks the strength for formal wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Coconut
Adds mandarin and neroli, drops benzoin and bergamot
Where to buy
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No.4 Under the Palms EDP
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