These Maison Margiela REPLICA Scents Might Just Make Me a Fragrance Guy

Jazz Club

The next day (you gotta give them time to breathe, folks) I put on some Jazz Club. The description of “heady cocktails and cigars” was a bit daunting, since I’ve never particularly enjoyed smelling like smoke, but I quickly learned there was nothing to fear. The smoky notes are much less “burnt tobacco” and more “spicy heat,” so there’s none of that stuck-to-your-clothes staleness in the smell. This one hinted at more of a classic, masculine cologne. (By the way, for those not in the know, “eau de toilette” usually infers that the fragrance will be less fragrant than an “eau de parfum” but typically slightly stronger than an “eau de cologne.”) 

It didn’t quite inspire me as much as By The Fireplace, but that’s partly just because I prefer a more low-key scent. I could definitely see it as a better pick for a night out where you’re feeling bold.

On A Date

Finally, I was able to test out On A Date (which I wore while… working on my laptop at home.) The vibe is clean and crisp, with a heavy emphasis on the rose notes. It was a nice complement to my rosewater toner, giving me that “just out of the shower” smell I’d been seeking all along. That said, it’s almost like a scented candle smell (and, indeed, Maison Margiela makes an On A Date candle to pair with your spray.) This could definitely be a great Valentine’s Day gift, since a floral scent will last a heck of a lot longer than an actual bouquet. While it wasn’t quite what I was going for, body-scent-wise, I’ve been using it to freshen up my room randomly. That, combined with my other new options, makes me a definite convert to the “signature scent” way of life.