Fragrances inspired by Beach Walk Eau de Toilette
The original
Beach Walk
Maison Margiela
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coconut, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Coconut, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Coconut, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds tonka bean, drops benzoin and cedar
Our verdict
Beach Walk (Margiela) and Under the Palms (M&S) both aim for a beachy vibe, but differ significantly in price and complexity.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Coconut, Musk
The main difference
Adds almond and mandarin, drops benzoin and bergamot
Choose No.4 Under the Palms when
You want a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Heliotrope, Musk
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops ambrette and vanilla
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Coconut, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds floral notes and salt, drops benzoin and cedar
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Coconut, Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and mahonial, drops cedar and heliotrope
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Coconut, Musk, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber and pepper, drops benzoin and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Maison Margiela. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.