Star AniseOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
CaramelDries down to
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Maison Martin Margiela · Sold as feminine
Funfair Evening
The cozy feeling of stepping into an old-fashioned candy store, where the air is thick with the scent of caramel and vanilla, and the soft glow of lights creates a nostalgic atmosphere.
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Funfair EveningPremium · $100–250
38%Similar accords, often for lessLuna · Nina RicciMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Funfair Evening by Maison Martin Margiela was launched in 2012 and created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Marie Salamagne, capturing the essence of a sweet and powdery gourmand fragrance. It opens with star anise and pear, creating a bright and spicy contrast against the softer notes of tuberose and Moroccan rose. The heart of neroli and orange blossom adds a delicate floral touch, while caramel and vanilla in the base offer a comforting warmth that feels like a hug from memory.
Apply Funfair Evening to pulse points for a warm hug throughout the day. The caramel and vanilla base notes develop over time, so layering lightly can help maintain its comforting warmth without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Funfair Evening, 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
Co-created with Marie Salamagne
Designer Maison Martin Margiela
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The originalFunfair EveningMaison Martin Margiela · Premium · $100–250Nina Ricci · 2016LunaShares 4 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 3.73 (2,043)35%Match
Nina Ricci · 2021Nina Rose GardenShares 4 of its 6 notes$40–100★ 3.80 (123)35%Match
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2013Classique Belle en CorsetShares Star anise, Pear and Orange blossom$40–100★ 4.19 (73)35%Match
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2019Classique Collector s Snow GlobeShares 4 of its 17 notes$40–100★ 4.58 (33)
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Adds musky, woody and patchouli; shares one accord.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 20%.