Green NotesOpens with
Turkish RoseHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Maison Martin Margiela · Sold as unisex
Promenade In The Gardens
The crisp path through a blooming garden, where each step reveals new layers of floral and earthy scents.
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Promenade In The GardensPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessFleur de Patchouli · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares peony and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Carlos Benaïm crafted Promenade In The Gardens by Maison Martin Margiela in 2013, bringing together a chypre floral composition that captures the essence of a walk through lush gardens. The fragrance opens with green notes and freesia, creating an immediate sense of freshness and vitality. As it evolves, Turkish rose and peony provide a delicate floral heart that is both elegant and subtle. Patchouli, vetiver, and Australian sandalwood anchor the base, adding depth and warmth without overpowering the lighter elements above.
Apply two sprays to the pulse points; the green top notes are bright but fleeting. The warm base notes will gradually come into their own over an hour or so, making it ideal for daytime wear without needing a second application.
Fig. 01 — Promenade In The Gardens, Maison Martin Margiela
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Designer Maison Martin Margiela
More from the house · founded 1988 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 17%.