Maison Margiela 2017 EDT

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Sailing Day

by Violaine Collas

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Maison Margiela Sailing Day is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Violaine Collas. Sailing Day opens with Sea Water, Allspice, Coriander, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Amyl Salicylate, Rose, Iris, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Ambergris, Seaweed, and Amberwood. Maison Margiela's Sailing Day carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Sailing Day is the quintessential aquatic - crystalline, breezy, and evocative of blue horizons. Effortlessly clean and quietly invigorating, it is perfect for those who want a scent that whispers, never shouts.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Sailing Day 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Its crisp marine, ozonic, and aldehydic facets evoke open air and sparkling water, making it ideal for spring and especially summer. The sheer, cool freshness is less suited to cold winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

A discreet and versatile aquatic that works well for everyday, office, and casual settings. Its light projection and clean profile mean it is rarely overpowering, but it lacks the gravitas for formal wear.

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

Sailing Day opens with a rush of salty marine and ozonic notes, conjuring the brisk air and infinite blue of the open sea. Hints of seaweed, coriander, and juniper add a subtle herbal dimension, while aldehydes and floral salicylates evoke sunlit spray. The cool, aquatic theme is anchored by ambergris, soft woods, and a touch of iris, creating a sheer, weightless impression that is both modern and quietly sophisticated. The overall effect is exhilarating, clean, and unmistakably breezy.

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