Maison Margiela 2016 Edp

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Dancing on the Moon

Maison Margiela Dancing on the Moon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. The fragrance opens with Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Frangipani, Iris, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cashmeran, Ambergris, and Musk.

Our verdict on Dancing on the Moon: Favourite

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.
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 32%
Fruity 4%
Green 2%
Sweet 20%
Warm 3%
Woody 6%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 23%
Fresh 30%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.