Maison Margiela 2015 EDT

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Lipstick On

by Marie Salamagne

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Maison Margiela Lipstick On is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Marie Salamagne. Lipstick On opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Heliotrope, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Iris, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Maison Margiela's Lipstick On carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Nostalgic and feminine, Lipstick On wraps you in a delicate powdery aura of iris, violet, and vanilla, conjuring vintage boudoirs. Intimate, soft, and addictive, it is the olfactory equivalent of a swipe of classic red lipstick-timeless and quietly sensual.
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  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Lipstick On Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Best in fall and spring when creamy, powdery, and sweet facets shine without overwhelming. The warm vanilla and powdery iris feel cozy in cool weather, while the floral and citrus top notes keep it wearable in milder seasons. May be too dense for hot summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Perfect for romantic dates and cozy evenings due to its intimate, nostalgic powderiness. Its moderate projection and soft sweetness are suitable for formal and casual settings, but it is not fresh or energising enough for sport or active occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Lipstick On is a powdery floral with creamy, sweet nuances that transport you straight to an old Hollywood vanity. The opening glows with heliotrope, neroli, and bergamot before a plush heart of iris, violet, and orange blossom emerges. Velvet vanilla and tonka bean anchor the fragrance in soft warmth, while hints of green galbanum and patchouli add subtle contrast. The effect is dreamy, nostalgic, and comfortingly feminine-like a delicate cloud of face powder and warm skin, both intimate and refined.

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