PepperOpens with
LavenderHeart
VanillaDries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Maison Martin Margiela · Sold as unisex
Coffee Break
The moment when you step into a cozy café and are immediately enveloped by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, with the promise of a brief respite from the day’s demands.
Smells likecoffee
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Coffee BreakPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessEAU/02 Tanto Amore · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Jacques Cavallier Belletrud crafted Coffee Break for Maison Martin Margiela in 2019, a composition where the aromatic warmth of coffee is balanced by fresh, spicy notes and creamy undertones. The fragrance opens with pepper and orange blossom before settling into a heart of lavender and patchouli, creating an intriguing tension between freshness and depth. As it develops, the base layers reveal rich tonka bean, milk, and vanilla, evoking the comforting warmth of a midday coffee break.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — this fragrance blooms gradually over time. The aromatic top notes will fade within an hour, but the warm base notes carry through the rest of the day. Perfect for daytime wear when you want a comforting scent that evolves with you.
Fig. 01 — Coffee Break, Maison Martin Margiela
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
Designer Maison Martin Margiela
More from the house · founded 1988 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 11%.