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Coffee Break

2019unisex

lavender up front, then vanilla, settling into coffee.

Coffee Break by Maison Martin Margiela is a fragrance for women and men. Coffee Break was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Pepper, Orange Blossom and Patchouli; middle notes are Lavender, Coffee, Milk, Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin and Cypriol Oil or…

lavender vanilla coffee warm spicy

Nose: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Pepper, Orange Blossom, Patchouli
Heart· 2–4h
Lavender, Coffee, Milk, Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Cedar, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

87%

75%

72%

66%

59%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall43%Winter34%Spring17%Summer7%Day63%Night37%Wears unisex58%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Maison Martin Margiela picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Coffee Break smell like?

lavender up front, then vanilla, settling into coffee. Dominant accords: lavender, vanilla, coffee.

What notes are in Coffee Break?

Top: Pepper, Orange Blossom, Patchouli. Heart: Lavender, Coffee, Milk, Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Base: Vanilla, Cedar, Vetiver.

How long does Coffee Break last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Coffee Break loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Coffee Break best for?

Fall is the top pick (43%). Winter is second at 34%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Coffee Break?

Day wear leads at 63%. Night is a secondary pick at 37%.

Is Coffee Break for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 58% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Coffee Break?

Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Released in 2019.