Maison Margiela 2023 EDT

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Under the Stars

by Meabh McCurtin

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Maison Margiela Under the Stars is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Meabh McCurtin. Under the Stars opens with Pepper and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Leather, Oud, and Labdanum. Maison Margiela's Under the Stars carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A dark, smoky leather-oud composition that stands out in the Replica line, Under the Stars is evocative, daring, and best reserved for nights when you want to project intrigue and depth.
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  • Bold
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  • Warm
  • Modern
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Under the Stars Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cinnamon50%
Pepper50%
Heartas listed
Cedar50%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha50%
Baseas listed
Labdanum33%
Leather33%
Oud33%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Best for cool nights and autumnal or winter wear thanks to the dense leather, oud, and resinous base. The spicy opening is slightly invigorating but the richness is too much for hot days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The smoky-leather and oud core is too assertive for sport or most offices, but feels alluring and enveloping for evening dates or formal occasions in the cold.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER / EAU, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, COUMARIN, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LINALOOL, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 14700 / RED 4, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: F.I.L. N70024807/1

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Under the Stars Eau de Toilette conjures the hypnotic comfort of a campfire beneath a midnight sky. Black pepper and cinnamon leaf spark a spicy opening before succumbing to a dense, smoky core of leather, oud, and resinous labdanum. The scent is animalic and slightly sweetened by amber, with cypriol and cedar adding woody texture. Its richness and darkness linger close to the skin, radiating an aura of mystery and introspection. A unique, modern take on smoky woods and leather that feels both primal and refined.

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Where to buy

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