Sailing Day
“Sailing Day by Maison Martin Margiela is a fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a marine, aromatic composition with a aldehydic undertone. Voted best for summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2017 by Maison Martin Margiela and crafted by Violaine Collas, Sailing Day is a composition that captures the essence of an ocean breeze on a crisp day. The fragrance opens with marine and aldehydic notes, creating a fresh, aquatic atmosphere that feels like standing at the water's edge. As it develops, the scent introduces warm amber and woody accords, grounding the freshness in a subtle depth that evokes the complexity of the sea.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Sailing Day lightly to your pulse points — its marine notes are strong and project well. The scent develops over time, so give it about an hour for the amber and woody base notes to fully emerge. It’s best worn during cooler weather when the fresh top notes can shine without overpowering.
Violaine Collas
Founding perfumer · 32 fragrances
Designer Maison Martin Margiela
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when the salt air mixes with the scent of distant land, as you stand on deck and watch the horizon blur into a seamless line.
Fig. 01 — Sailing Day, Maison Martin Margiela
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