Is The Fragrance World UK Sunset a dupe of Maison Margiela Beach Walk?

Sunset EDP

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Beach Walk Eau de Toilette bottle Beach Walk EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2012 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Sunset Eau de Parfum bottle Sunset EDP
£56.01 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.83/ml (100ml)
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Beach Walk EDT
A photorealistic summer in a bottle, Beach Walk blends zesty citrus, creamy coconut, and breezy florals for a scent that is as carefree and uplifting as a stroll on sun-warmed sand.
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Our Verdict - Sunset EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Maison Margiela Beach Walk (2012) - the pyramid maps the original's bergamot opening, ylang ylang heart, and musk dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Beach Walk EDT A Sunset EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Beach Walk EDT
Sunset EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 42%
Bergamot 34% vs 43%
Ylang-Ylang 34% vs 42%
Coconut 34% vs 35%
Lemon 33% vs 25%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 30%
Heliotrope 31% vs 22%
Benzoin 31% vs 25%
Cedar 29% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 43%
Lemon 33% vs 25%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 34% vs 42%
Coconut 34% vs 35%
Heliotrope 31% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 42%
Benzoin 31% vs 25%
Cedar 29% vs 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Beach Walk Sunset
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Beach Walk

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The zesty citrus and creamy coconut milk make this scent shine in warm weather, evoking sunny days and sea breezes. Its light, fresh character fades in cold air, making it less suited for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its airy, non-intrusive projection is perfect for casual, daytime, or office wear. The laid-back beachy vibe makes it less fitting for formal occasions but ideal for relaxed settings.

Sunset

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

The bergamot-led opening and musk-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Maison Margiela bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Maison Margiela signature.

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.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coconut, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Beach Walk EDT
Sunset EDP
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