SOTD: Beach Walk by Maison Margiela 05/10/2025

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Coming towards the end of the Replica memory box. All I can say is WOW. This is different, not what I expected. Designed to evoke the feeling of a leisurely stroll along a beach on a warm summer day, with notes of salty air, sun-warmed skin, and sunscreen. Beach Walk was launched in 2012. Beach Walk was created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud & Marie Salamagne whom were responsable for the like of Afternoon Swim & By The Fireplace, respectivly.

The opening is a bright, zesty blend of bergamot, pink pepper & lemon. This provides an initial burst of freshness that mimics the crisp, clean air of the coast. The citrus is not sharp or overpowering; it's airy & uplifting. As the fragrance settles, the core "beach" notes emerge. Ylang-ylang paired with a coconut milk accord take center stage. The ylang-ylang provides a tropical, slightly creamy floral scent, which is complemented by the smooth, sweet richness of coconut milk. This combination is what most people would associate with the scent of high-end sunscreen. The fragrance dries down to a soft, comforting blend of musk, cedarwood & benzoin. The musk gives it a skin-like quality, evoking the feeling of sun-warmed, slightly salty skin. The cedarwood adds a hint of woodsy warmth, while benzoin provides a subtle, resinous sweetness that grounds the entire composition.

This performs ok, i get 6 hrs on skin, projection is like 2hrs at arms length before becoming a skin scent. But for me it makes up in feel good factor. This screams holiday/vacation time. Sun/Sea/Sand/Sunsreen & good vibes. it a must-try for anyone looking to add a touch of vacation to their daily life.

My Rating: 5.5

Scent: 2

Longevity: 1.5

Sillage: 1

Y/N: 1

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