Maison Margiela 2016 EDP

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Dancing on the Moon

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Maison Margiela Dancing on the Moon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Dancing on the Moon opens with Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Musk, Ambergris, and Cashmeran. Maison Margiela's Dancing on the Moon carries a Favourite verdict, a textural-led wear.

A celestial, powdery floral with a luminous aldehydic twist, Dancing on the Moon feels like moonlight distilled into scent. Understated yet memorable, it glows quietly with soft musks and creamy florals.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
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Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes100%
Heartas listed
Frangipani36%
Jasmine36%
Iris27%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran36%
Ambergris32%
Musk32%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The crisp aldehydic and white floral opening paired with clean musks make this ideal for spring and summer, evoking freshness and brightness. Its powdery and musky character carries well into early autumn, but the lack of deep warmth limits winter suitability.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate projection, gentle aldehydic-powdery vibe, and unisex elegance make it versatile for daily wear, dates, and even office settings. The ethereal, soft presence is less suited to sports or very formal, high-glam events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, FARNESOL, BHT

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: F.I.L. B190675/1

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Dancing on the Moon opens with a radiant burst of aldehydes, bringing an airy, lunar freshness that quickly folds into creamy frangipani and narcotic jasmine sambac. Iris lends a velvety powderiness, while the base of soft musk and subtle ambergris creates a silvery, skin-like warmth. The result is a fragrance that feels both ethereal and gently tactile, like moonlight on bare skin-a dreamy, elegant signature for those who prefer their florals clean, musky, and quietly enchanting.

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