For your next date night reach for the new Maison Margiela Replica fragrance “On A Date“. This sweet fragrance is enveloping to the senses and lasts for several hours. Smell amazing while sipping wine and having meaningful conversations over dinner.
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Fragrance Notes
“On A Date” is crafted by Master Perfumer Carlos Benaim and Master Sommelier Manuel Peyrondet. This scent emphasizes two main notes, which are grapes and roses. These ingredients come together to create a sweet, refreshing aroma.
When you first spray this, the top notes of black currant liquor accord, bergamot oil, and pink pepper oil come bursting through. The accord is designed to smell like the sweet wine and spirit of a black currant liqueur, which recreates the scent of ripe grapes in the sun.
Then, the middle notes quickly peak through, and this is where you smell the Isparata rose petal essence, geranium oil, and davana oil. The Isparata rose oil comes from Turkey and brings that floral element to this fragrance.
Once this dries down, you begin to smell some of the final notes of moss accord, musks, vetiver oil, and patchouli essence. This hint of woody musk helps to balance out the fruity top notes, keeping this fragrance grounded. Benaim and Peyrondet drew inspiration from the idea of a romantic date in Provence, France, and the beautiful vineyards that cover the southern region.
Wear Test
The Replica perfume by Maison Margiela is lightweight with some nice potency to it. It’s not overbearing and can be layered with other fragrances. I had the opportunity to test out “On A Date” to see just how this perfume performs. On average, this scent lasts about 6 to 7 hours and has a quick dry-down once applied. I like to spray the perfume onto my damp skin right after I shower. This helps to lock in the aroma and provides maximum wearability when going out.
When applying the perfume, you can spray it on your wrists, neck, and clothing for an encapsulating experience of this Maison Margiela fragrance. I save this perfume for special occasions like dinners with friends and date nights. I feel this sense of confidence and sensuality once I spray “On A Date” onto my body. This fragrance is a nice Spring/Summer scent for warmer days.
Candle and Gifting
This Maison Margiela fragrance also has a matching candle that goes along with the perfume and can fill the room. I burn this candle in my bedroom late in the evening to help me relax and unwind from a long day. You can also use this candle in your living room or bathroom when you want to set a mood and recharge. You can also burn this for a dinner date at home or for a romantic movie night.
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Price: $170
This candle is made in the South of France and undergoes a rigorous standards process. High-quality wax and wicks help to achieve a long burn time and a strong aroma. The candle also comes in a weighty white glass with light pink wax on the inside.
The Replica line by Maison Margiela incorporates sustainably sourced ingredients and oils that make for a delicate but tantalizing fragrance. The scent is placed in a beautiful, clear glass bottle with a silver atomizer that sprays a light mist of the perfume. “On A Date” comes in 3 different sizes a 0.3oz travel size, a 1.01oz, which is a smaller size, and a 3.4oz, which is the largest size.
The perfume and candle make great gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas. You can gift this to your daughter, mother, niece, or friend who likes a sweet gourmand fragrance.
“On A Date” can easily become a staple in your collection, with several of the other Replica scents from Maison Margiela.
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