Beach Walk
“Beach Walk by Maison Martin Margiela is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a yellow floral, sweet composition with a coconut undertone. Voted best for summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2012, Beach Walk by Maison Martin Margiela is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that quickly became a standout in the brand's lineup. Created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Marie Salamagne, this composition centers around a distinctive coconut-milk/monoi accord, evoking the essence of suntan lotion and beach ambiance. The scent has won praise for its 'beach accuracy,' yet reception is mixed; some find it overwhelming or not living up to its hype. Despite these critiques, Beach Walk's popularity surged, earning the Fragrance Foundation’s 'Breakout Star' award in 2018.
Composition & Character
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Opening
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Two sprays are sufficient — the coconut-milk accord is potent and can linger throughout the day. Best for daytime wear as it reads best in warmer, sunlit environments.
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud was born January 24, 1962, in Grasse, France, into a family of perfumers spanning his father and grandfather. He began work at a perfume factory in Grasse straight out of high school, moving through Charabot, Quest International, and PFW before joining Firmenich in 1990, where he created fragrances for Christian Dior, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, and Lancôme. In 2012 he became master perfumer for Louis Vuitton, developing the house's first fragrance collection, and in 2018 opened Louis Vuitton's Les Fontaines Parfumées creative center in Grasse. He won the Prix François Coty in 2004.
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The story behind the bottle.
The sun-kissed moment when you step out of the ocean, the air heavy with coconut milk and warm sand.
Fig. 01 — Beach Walk, Maison Martin Margiela
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