Maison Margiela

Replica - By the Fireplace

Name: Replica - By the Fireplace
Brand: Maison Margiela

Released: 2015Family: WOODYOrigin: Belgium

Replica - By the Fireplace is a smoky and sweet fragrance by Maison Margiela, released in 2015. It opens with Clove, Pink pepper and Orange blossom, has Gaiac wood, Chestnut and Canary Islands juniper at its heart and settles on Vanilla, Cashmeran and Peru balsam. It was created by Marie Salamagne.

5hstrongFall/Wintercasual

Created by

Marie Salamagne

Composition

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 minutes

Clove

Pink pepper

Orange blossom

Heart Notes

The core · Emerges after 30 minutes

Gaiac wood Chestnut Canary Islands juniper

Base Notes

The foundation · Lasts for hours

Vanilla Cashmeran Peru balsam

Character

Accords

Wear

Performance

Longevity

5+ hours

2h6h12h+

Sillage

strong

intimate

moderate

strong

beast

Best Season

Fall & Winter

Best For

casual

Practical Tips

Limit application to 1-2 sprays initially as the intense smokiness can be nauseating or headache-inducing for some.
Be patient with the opening; the literal 'burnt wood' smoke eventually settles into a sweet, cozy marshmallow and vanilla dry down.
Skin chemistry affects this fragrance significantly, with reported longevity ranging from 1 hour to over 8 hours.
If the smoke is too harsh, compare it with Jazz Club or Emporio Armani Stronger With You Intensely for a similar but smoother vibe.

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