Maison Margiela 2025 Edt

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Up at Dawn

Maison Margiela Up at Dawn is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025. The fragrance opens with Elemi, Pink Pepper, and Earthy, settles into a heart of Ambrette, Orris, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Cashmeran, Oakmoss, Patchouli, and Musk.

Our verdict on Up at Dawn: Favourite

A quietly radiant, musky-rose composition that feels like stepping into a dew-drenched garden at sunrise. Classy, understated, and endlessly wearable for those who crave gentle beauty without drama.
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 21%
Fruity 2%
Green 4%
Sweet 14%
Warm 13%
Woody 14%
Earthy 26%
Animalic 16%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The fresh rose and green musky profile is ideal for cool to mild weather, especially spring mornings and crisp autumn days. Its gentle projection and powdery-woody drydown make it less suited to the heat of summer or deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Subtle, clean, and airy - Up at Dawn is refined enough for office or daytime dates, never intrusive due to its restrained projection. Its transparent earthiness is perfect for casual wear, but it lacks the gravitas for grand formal events or the crispness for sports.

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About

Up at Dawn opens with a cool earthy whisper, quickly blooming into a tender rose softened by ambrette and a veil of powdery orris. Elemi and pink pepper lend a subtle, spicy lift, while a musky, mossy base grounds the fragrance in tranquil green woods. The overall effect is serene and quietly radiant - a walk through a misty garden at daybreak, where petals glisten with dew and the air is fresh yet enveloping. Transparent, clean, and comforting, it lingers close to the skin, inviting calm reflection.