Maison Margiela 2026 EDT

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Anguish & Awe

by Delphine Lebeau

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Maison Margiela Anguish & Awe is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by Delphine Lebeau. Anguish & Awe opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Leather and Cedar. Maison Margiela's Anguish & Awe carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't a shy, retiring rose. Maison Margiela's Anguish & Awe is a bold, edgy take on classic florals, pairing a deep, almost shadowy rose with raw leather for an unforgettable, statement-making scent. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance, divisive but undeniably impactful.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Anguish & Awe Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Rose51%
Geranium49%
Baseas listed
Leather57%
Cedar43%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and impressive longevity, Anguish & Awe is too potent for most office environments. It shines in more intimate, evening settings like dates, or at formal events where its unique character can truly stand out, offering elegance with an edgy twist.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Anguish & Awe opens with a brief, bright flash of bergamot before quickly ushering in its star players: a deep, almost jammy rose, softened by the green, slightly peppery facets of geranium. This floral heart is then swathed in a rich, supple leather, lending it an animalic edge that's both sensual and a touch rugged. A base of dry cedar grounds the composition, adding an elegant, woody depth to this prickly yet sophisticated blend.

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