Maison Margiela 2013 EDT

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Promenade In The Gardens

by Carlos Benaïm

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Maison Margiela Promenade In The Gardens is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Carlos Benaïm. Promenade In The Gardens opens with Green Notes, Freesia, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Maison Margiela's Promenade In The Gardens carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a genuine love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some reviewers adored its realistic green-floral vibe, while others found it off-putting, describing it as 'dank', 'rot', or even 'cigarette smoke'. Definitely try before you buy on this one.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
Promenade In The Gardens Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes40%
Heartas listed

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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, earthy profile make it suitable for casual wear and daily use. While some find it too sharp for intimate settings, its fresh and clean aspects do lend themselves to a daytime date. However, heavier accords like patchouli and vetiver might make it less suited for extremely formal events.

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

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

Imagine a stroll through a blooming garden after a spring downpour. This fragrance opens with a sharp, dewy greenness, reminiscent of crushed tomato leaves and fresh coriander, which quickly evolves into a heart of rich rose, bright freesia, and delicate peony. The base settles into an earthy blend of damp vetiver, woody sandalwood, and a prominent, sometimes divisive, patchouli, keeping it grounded and a touch mysterious.

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