Although I may have a high taste in perfume, Maison Margiela’s Replica line of eau de toilettes is a rare and beloved fragrance. It costs less than half the price. The cozy, time-and-place-inspired collection features some of the most beloved scents in the industry (ahem, By the Fireplace will always be a classic), but at […]
Although I may have a high taste in perfume, Maison Margiela’s Replica line of eau de toilettes is a rare and beloved fragrance. It costs less than half the price. The cozy, time-and-place-inspired collection features some of the most beloved scents in the industry (ahem, By the Fireplace will always be a classic), but at just $135 a bottle, it’s also one of the most cost-effective ways to smell really, really good without sacrificing your bank account’s well-being. Consider this: If you only wore one healthy spritz each day, it would cost you just 37 cents. It’s hard to resist this! We reached out to Maison Margiela Headquarters to compile a list of the most loved Replica perfumes. Want to find out which Replica is winning the gold? Continue reading! Find out the 12 runners up you’ll also need for your fradar. (Fragrance plus radar—get it?)
Top notes: Bergamot Essence, Mandarine Essence, Green Tea Accord
Middle notes: Matcha Accord, Orange Blossom Absolute, Jasmin Accord
Base notes: Benzoin and Moss Accord. White Chocolate Accord.
Don’t get it twisted. This dreamy, creamy, meditative fragrance is not number one on our top ten list. This is a new fragrance from the brand. We’re certain it will rise to the top of our most-sold Replica list as soon as it’s popular enough. Do you ever feel that calm, Zen-like sensation as you sip your matcha every morning? This is the spritz-able version of that feeling.
Top Notes: Patchouli Prisma, Orange Flower Petals Firnat and Pepper Essence
Middle notes: Cypriol, Tonka Bean Absolute, Benzoin Siam Resinoid
Base notes: Vanilla Absolute, Cedarwood Entraine, Vetiver
This one is for coffee lovers! This is my favourite fragrance, and not only because it’s part of the Maison Margiela Replica collection. The scent is strong and evocative of a high-caffeine level, but it’s not overwhelming. This means that no one will smell you and assume you drank too much coffee. They’ll instead ask you why you smell so divine.
Top notes: Bergamot Essence and Pear Accord.
Middle notes: Lily of the Valley Accord. Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute. Rose Damascena Absolute.
Base notes: Musks, Vanilla Accord, Ambrox
Replica’s Springtime in a Park is a new way to celebrate the arrival of spring. Grab your picnic basket and sunglasses. After just one whiff of this fruity-floral concoction you will be ready for a walk in the park.
Top notes: Aquatic Accord and Aldehydes Accord. Juniper Pure Jungle Essence.
Middle notes: Rose Superessence, Coriander EO and Iris Absolute
Base notes: Red Seaweed Pure Jungle Essence, Ambergris Accord, Orcanox
People say, «You smell sooooooooo good!» when I wear this wonderful perfume. It’s preppy and nautical. I can imagine it being exactly what the Gossip Girl cast would have smelt atop a $100K sailing boat, crisp with sea salt. Cheers!
Top notes: Kalamansi Flavor Accord, PetitGrain Essence, Cardamom Essence
Middle notes: Coriander Essence, Mate Absolute, Green Tea Extract
Base notes: Cedarwood Essence, Musks
You’ll only be able to remember limoncello ice-cream, sunlit days in the Mediterranean and fresh-cut herbs after you have spritzed yourself with this perfume. It’s the perfect summer scent that you need to get.
Top notes: Pear Accord, Ambrette Seeds, Clean Accord
Middle notes: Iris Accord. Rose Petals. Orange Flower.
Base notes: Patchouli Indonesia and White Woods, White & Creamy Musk
A lazy Sunday morning is a great time to enjoy the sun shining on your face and fresh sheets of linen. Maison Margiela Headquarters told us that this beloved perfume was its fifth-best-seller. It’s simple, it’s light, and it has an addictive, «yep…I just woke up like that» vibe that is unmistakably cool and unbothered. It’s simply beautiful.
Top notes: Crushed Leaves Accord, Freesia
Middle notes: Infusion of Egyptian Jasmine and Sambac Jasmine from India, Infusion Of Tuberose, Rose From Grasse
Bases notes: Peach. Cedarwood. Oakmoss
Bubble Bath is Replica’s second-latest launch. The fact that it has already reached number four in our ranking speaks volumes to its appeal. Personally, I am obsessed with Bubble Bath. As someone who grew-up in the ’90s/early 2000s, the fresh, powdered mixture of coconut, soap bubble accord and jasmine, freesia and musks rekindles my dreams of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. You know what I mean. Someone, please get me a Walkman!
Top notes: Bergamot and Pink Pepper, Lemon
Notes middle: Transluzone and Ylang-Ylang. Coconut Milk
Base notes: Musk, Cedar, Benzoin
After spending over a year in L.A., I want to go to Malibu and be on the beach this summer. I am adamant that my skin will be sand-kissed and salty. I feel granules and sand between my toes. This vibrant perfume is a great choice for a coconut-spiked, creamy cocktail.
Top Notes: Primofiore Lemon and Pink Pepper, Neroli Oil
Middle notes: Clary Sage Oil and Rum Absolute. Java Vetiver Oil.
Base notes: Styrax Resin, Tobacco Leaf Absolute, Vanilla Bean
This best-selling fragrance will be your choice if you think you’re currently reincarnated, but have lived your best life in the smoky and shimmering hazes of the roaring 20s. Beads! Cigar smoke! Fringe! Jazz! Jazz Club’s heady spirit is like a heart-warming glass of rum.
Top Notes: Clove Oil, Orange Flower Petals and Pink Pepper
Middle notes: Chestnut Accord, Gaiac Wood Oil, Cade Oil
Base notes: Vanilla Accord, Peru Balsam, Cashmeran
You’re almost there! Replica’s most popular perfume, By the Fireplace, is here! It might evoke cozy thoughts with a crackling fire and toasty marshmallows. It’s perfect all year. It’s actually quite obsession-worthy.