Maison Margiela 2017 EDP

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Music Festival

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Maison Margiela Music Festival is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Music Festival opens with Red Apple, Violet Leaf, and Cannabis, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Tobacco, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Cypress. Maison Margiela's Music Festival carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Music Festival is divisive, a potent blend that truly captures a "dirty hippie" vibe. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it reaction, as some find its earthy, smoky facets irresistible while others are put off by its authenticity. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Music Festival 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its bold and slightly rebellious character, alongside reported moderate projection, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. However, it's perfect for casual outings and dates, offering a unique presence without being overpowering. Not a sport or formal choice due to its earthy-smoky profile.

About

Opens with an unexpected boozy red apple, quickly joined by an earthy hit of patchouli. This gives way to a smoky, aromatic heart where incense and tobacco swirl with a subtle, resinous cannabis note. The base grounds the scent in deep cypress and cedar, underscored by a warm, worn leather that lingers.

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