Maison Margiela 2012 EDP

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Funfair Evening

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud , Marie Salamagne

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Maison Margiela Funfair Evening is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud and Marie Salamagne. Funfair Evening opens with Petitgrain, Neroli, Star Anise, and Apple, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ambroxan, and Caramel. Maison Margiela's Funfair Evening carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive delight. Some find it a magical, unique gourmand, a creamy dream of caramel and spiced apple. Others get a harsh floral opening that never quite settles, leaving them wishing for more funfair and less floor wax. Sample before you splurge, because your nose might pick up something completely different.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Funfair Evening Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for casual wear and dates, as it isn't overpowering. However, the prominent sweet gourmand and powdery accords might be too much for a formal setting or the office, despite some finding it elegant. It's definitely not for sport.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Funfair Evening opens with a spicy kick of star anise and juicy pear, swiftly followed by a sweet, airy confection of caramel and vanilla. White florals like tuberose and orange blossom interweave through the gourmand notes, lending an intriguing powdery elegance to the playful sweetness. The drydown settles into soft, musky warmth, retaining a creamy, edible quality that's both comforting and unique.

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