Promenade In The Gardens
“Promenade In The Gardens by Maison Martin Margiela is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, floral composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for spring wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos 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. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp path through a blooming garden, where each step reveals new layers of floral and earthy scents.
Fig. 01 — Promenade In The Gardens, Maison Martin Margiela
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