Maison Margiela 2016 EDP

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Across Sands

by Marie Salamagne

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Maison Margiela Across Sands is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Marie Salamagne. Across Sands opens with Davana, Osmanthus, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Cistus Incanus, Immortelle, Date, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Oud, Patchouli, and Frankincense. Maison Margiela's Across Sands carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A unique, deeply exotic oud that fuses syrupy dates, honeyed resins, and spicy cinnamon into a rich tapestry. Not for the faint of heart, Across Sands is a statement scent for those who crave opulence and intrigue.
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Across Sands Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Fruity
75%
Warm Spicy
65%
Woody
50%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dense oud, patchouli, and sweet spicy notes make Across Sands most suited to cooler temperatures in fall and winter, where its richness and warmth shine and do not overwhelm. It can work in spring, but is likely too heavy and sweet for most summer climates.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold spicy-oud character is best for formal or special occasions and evening dates, where richness is a virtue. It is likely too assertive for office or sporty situations, but can work casually for those who enjoy a statement scent.

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About

Across Sands is an evocative journey through sun-baked spice markets and ancient souks, where the air is thick with the intoxicating aroma of oud, honeyed dates, and dark resins. Cinnamon and patchouli entwine with fruity davana and osmanthus, while a base of frankincense and smoky oud lingers long into the evening. The sweetness is lush but never cloying, balanced by a thread of incense and dried flowers, resulting in a mysterious, enveloping cloud that is both decadent and contemplative. Ideal for cold nights and bold personalities.

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