Martin Margiela Replica: By the Fireplace and Lipstick On

by: Elena Vosnaki

The already prolific line of Maison Martin Margiela Replica scents, compositions meant to echo specific times and familiar places, with evocative names such as Lazy Sunday Morning, At The Barber's or Flower Market, is enriched with two new fragrances this year!

By the Fireplace is inspired by 1971 Chamonix, the reference of a ski resort in another more free time. The warm, cozy atmosphere of a spot beside the fireplace is recreated with juxtaposition: on the one hand the frosty notes of the wind whirling outside and the snow, on the other hand the warm smoky notes of burning logwoodand chestnuts roasting on the fire.

Lipstick On, the second issue for 2015 by Maison Margiela Replica line, is inspired by that iconic reference of femininity which is so popular with fragrance makers; the scent of cosmetics, specifically lipstick. This moment, sustained before the mirror, before a woman goes out for the evening, is the reference for "cosmetics" chords in perfumery, usually built on violet and orris notes. Lipstick On is therefore rich in iris concrete notes, as Maison Margiela claims, with the backbone of galbanum,Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute.

Both launches are scheduled for October 1, 2015 and will be retailing at 85 euros for 100 ml at select stockistss.