Maison Margiela extended its famed replica fashion line into the world of men’s and women’s perfume back in 2012, and in the 10+ years since its launch, the fragrance collection has continued to impress. Now spanning 20 different scents, the range is designed to evoke nostalgic feelings from specific moments in your life, with the themes varying from smoky, sultry bars to pancake making in your kitchen at home.
Given the price point that’s pretty much part and parcel of a Parisian atelier like Margiela, its perfume roster comes in at an equally premium £62-125 (Spacenk.com), depending on size. The question is, are the brand’s thought-provoking scents worth the spend?
I called on eight of IndyBest’s top testers – all self-proclaimed fragrance fanatics – to find out. Spritzing everything from ‘beach walk’ to ‘bubble bath’ on our nights out, office days and weekend brunches, below you’ll find our honest verdicts on the viral collection, plus the scent that impressed the most.
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The best Maison Margiela replica perfumes for 2026 are:
- Best overall – Maison Margiela replica, autumn vibes: £62, Lookfantastic.com
- Best for summer – Maison Margiela replica, beach walk: £62, Lookfantastic.com
- Best fresh scent – Maison Margiela replica, sailing day: £62, Lookfantastic.com
- Best evening scent – Maison Margiela replica, by the fireplace: £62, Sephora.co.uk
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