Sailing Day
marine up front, then aromatic, settling into aldehydic.
About
Sailing Day by Maison Martin Margiela is a fragrance for women and men. Sailing Day was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Violaine Collas. Top notes are Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Coriander and Red Pepper; middle notes are Juniper, Iris, Amyl Salicylate and Rose; base notes are Seaweed,…
Nose: Violaine Collas
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Sailing Day smell like?
marine up front, then aromatic, settling into aldehydic. Dominant accords: marine, aromatic, aldehydic.
What notes are in Sailing Day?
Top: Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Coriander, Red Pepper. Heart: Juniper, Iris, Amyl Salicylate, Rose. Base: Seaweed, Ambergris, Cedar, Amberwood.
How long does Sailing Day last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Sailing Day loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Sailing Day best for?
Summer is the top pick (64%). Spring is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Sailing Day?
Day wear leads at 91%. Night is a secondary pick at 9%.
Is Sailing Day for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 62% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Sailing Day?
Composed by Violaine Collas. Released in 2017.
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