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Beach Walk
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Beach Walk by Maison Martin Margiela is a fruity-floral-gourmand fragrance for women. Launched in 2012, this composition was created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Marie Salamagne. The top notes unfold with bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper; the heart reveals ylang-ylang, coconut milk, and heliotrope; while the base notes settle with musk, benzoin, and cedar.
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I tried it out today and disliked it from start to finish. I’m not saying it’s a bad fragrance, simply that it’s not to my taste. The combination of coconut and lemon gave me nausea. What’s curious is that the same coconut and lemon blend in Creed Virgin Island Water absolutely fascinates me. Strange, isn’t it? Nice packaging and a lovely name, but nothing more.
Maison Martin Margiela… ‘Beach Walk’… Mmm, this sounds like a luxury stroll through paradisiacal beaches… If that was the idea, the result is an outrage. With the chosen notes, while beaches around the world are different, I don’t consider them apt. Rather, it seems like a muddle where many things can go wrong: spices, citrus, florals, fruity, woody, balsamic, and musk. It’s a representation of olfactory families like a neighbourhood gathering. To be honest: the uncertainty creates doubts as I try to imagine what this chaotic mixture will smell like. So, there’s no other option: spraying. (Or rather, a squirt, even though it was half a spray). PUMM, musk in the middle of the face, despite being listed as a base. Musk with lemon… Uff, this doesn’t look good. The pepper finishes by giving it a warm point, turning it into a body odour, nothing sensual. I start wrinkling my nose because it’s not what I expected; it’s quite more unpleasant than I could imagine. After half an hour, the ylang-ylang adds heaviness to the aroma, which was already quite loaded. I have no trace of coconut and the flowers remain fluttering without keeping tune with the rest. I’ve been enduring, literally, this aroma for two hours… Let’s hope for science’s sake, maybe it will click and everything will fit, but no, it gets worse every time. Everything becomes heavier and I can’t bear it anymore. It’s over, I wash it off. (I smile triumphantly at my initiative to put an end to the olfactory torture). Ahhhhhmigos, here are the £100 that the joke is worth, as it doesn’t go away even with water and soap. At this point, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry; to be honest, it cost me quite a bit to test it, and feeling very sorry, I can’t give it another chance after the ‘body funk’ it left me. That said, five hours later and after a good soak, I can still smell it, which leads me to think the fixative was excellent, but strong foundations are of no use if there’s nothing to hold the building. In short, this is the ‘replica’ of a runner who put on some cream and went out to run by the harbour (not the beach) to arrive tired, smelling of salt and fish, with a sensation of heaviness and occlusion on the skin adorned by infinite drops of sweat. End of the story (or the nightmare).
The word is disappointing. Beach Walk: they sell it to you as a very sensual cologne that leaves a smell of sand and beach. The bottle says ‘sunkissed salty skin’. But it doesn’t smell of sea, beach, or salt. It smells of sun cream of those that carry tiare flower and coconut milk. I bought it without thinking too much because as soon as I read something that might smell like sea or salt to me, I get excited. I recommend not spending £95 on a cologne that smells like sun protection cream; you can buy a body spray at Victoria’s Secret that smells of coconut for £20 and get the same smell and longevity.
Like all Maison Margiela clones, it doesn’t convince. It smells of quality at first, very ghostly like the whole Réplica collection, but after five minutes, it smells unpleasant and stays on a single note, the least pleasant one. In this case, it only smells of alcoholised flowers with citrus, and then, five more minutes later, a very faint aroma of poor-quality benzoin and cedar. All fragrances from this brand are deceptive at the start; I don’t recommend buying them; they are expensive, lack character, and are weak after ten minutes, vanishing.
It starts very fresh, like lemon snow, and suddenly smells of coconut, which is what stands out most. It has a citrus base with a salty and earthy touch, but the coconut covers all that. For me, the great sin is that the coconut note is too predominant. Although it recalls beach days, I don’t recommend wearing it on the shore in summer, as it is too much coconut for the heat.
Lately, everyone seems to be hunting for salty fragrances, as if they were bottles of sea breeze with salt and beach. Previously, beach lotions were tropical, featuring hibiscus or coconut, but this new trend wants the realistic smell of the beach: dry bushes, salt, sand, and tepid water. It doesn’t hook me; it reminds me of sticky grime. I love the sea, but on my way home from a day out, I think about a cold shower to wash off that salty, dry mess, and my sunglasses caked with petrified sand. The opening of Beach Walk simulates a spring walk well, without unbearable heat, and I enjoy that hyper-realistic start. The problem is that after the burst, the perfume reveals itself quickly as a cheap aroma of dry, woody coconut, nothing sweet or festive. It’s a shame because in between, the ylang-ylang offered a crisp sweetness that almost smelled like someone’s hydrating lotion next to you. The heliotrope adds a powdery, vanilla-toned note, very civilised; mixed with the coconut (its water, tepid and crystal clear, not literal coconut), it recreates the feeling of lounging on a deckchair sheltered from the sun, sensing arid, salty aromas and a brittle sweetness. It’s a good attempt by Maison Martin Margiela that falls short when the mirage fades and only coconut water remains.
I start the same as with ‘By the fireplace’: Do I love it? Yes. Would I wear it? Probably not. Is it incredible as a scent to the name? Undoubtedly. I’m still amazed. I was almost laughing in the perfumery thinking ‘how did they make something so realistic and pretty’. It transported me to my childhood in the Costa Brava, with the smell of the sea and sun creams. It is a perfect translation. It provoked an indescribable experience in me. But it’s not my idea of perfuming myself to go smelling ‘that’ around the world. I can’t see myself in the office or at a friends’ dinner like this. A wonderful execution without practical utility, at least for me.
What a nasty scent (for me). Salty opening with citrus, but when it dries it smells like vintage perfume, a sweet raw coconut mixed with something unpleasant. Perhaps it’s the coconut note, just like in ‘Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz’. This does NOT smell like beach and sun. Every nose is a world, but few have pleased me in Replica: ‘Bubble Bath’, ‘Under The Lemon Tree’, ‘Lazy Sunday Morning’, ‘Sailing Day’. I have disliked ‘Lipstick On’, ‘Promenade In The Gardens’, ‘Flower Market’, ‘Whispers in the Library’, ‘Jazz Club’ and now ‘Beach Walk’.
Well, I see this fragrance has many negative reviews and I can understand why, although it has personally caught my attention. I only have it dry to smell, so I cannot describe its opening (I don’t recall it in the store), but I can tell you that I keep it in the drawer of my desk where I work on my laptop, and I can perceive its scent with the drawer closed. It smells mostly of coconut and lemon; the heliotrope is quite overwhelming, and the base musk note is what I perceive most in the dry down. In other words, it smells nice, but I don’t think the price is justified because you expect more than a sweet, tropical, milky perfume, as others have said, when you can find thousands of such perfumes much more cheaply. By the way, it reminded me of one of Zara’s scents, and I couldn’t say which one; I think it was from the ‘Boost my feelings’ collection, a pity they’re no longer available to check. Edit (01/12/2021): I found a home fragrance from H&M that smells exactly the same, called Wild Meadow, in case anyone is interested.
I see many negative comments and I understand why, although it caught my attention. I have it in a diffuser, so I don’t remember the opening in the shop, but with the box closed it smells like coconut and lemon. Heliotrope covers it and the base musk is what I notice most. It smells good, but the price isn’t justified; you expect more than a sweet, tropical, milky perfume that you can find cheap. It reminded me of Zara, perhaps the ‘Boost my feelings’ collection. Edit: I found an H&M air freshener, Wild Meadow, that smells the same.
Honestly, I didn’t like it. Perhaps covid ruined my sense of smell, because I don’t detect coconut, citrus, or flowers. What a pity, I was looking forward to it. I still have sprays in the decant, so I will give it all the chances.
A nice worker at Madrid airport gave me a mini. I don’t know much about this, but it smells exactly like SVR Sun Secure sun cream. EXACTLY. Coconut, beach, and dry musk. I wouldn’t wear it outside summer. I like it but wouldn’t use it; it makes me sad to spend it and I don’t live by the sea. I’m more of a floral person.
It smells too much like sun cream, like Babaria or Tropicania. If you want it to smell like a real perfume and not sun oil, try Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford. It is soft, balanced, and has holiday notes that make it richer and more interesting.
The smell is too similar to sunscreen; think of the typical baberoo or Tropicania sun oil, that’s what people will think you’re wearing if they smell it. If you want that aroma made into a fragrance that smells like a real perfume, try Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford. It is truly soft, balanced, and has other notes that recall summer holidays, making the fragrance much richer and more interesting.
The product description is missing a dominant note on my skin: transluzone. It’s a calone-type molecule, but on me it smells saltier, evoking the beach concept. The ‘solar’ or ‘cream’ vibe with ylang and coconut doesn’t stand out much, although it is there. Moderate performance. Overrated like 99% of perfumery; it’s not a bad scent, but it’s not for me.
I have the discovery set and they all smell the same to me. I like the opening, although it doesn’t last long or I don’t notice it after a while. I was surprised to put on a jumper days later and still smell it; I liked it more than at first.
Well, it doesn’t disgust me; it is true that I will use it in summer, but its scent does transport me to the beach, so for me the concept is quite well achieved.
I’m not disgusted by it. It is summer, yes, but the scent does transport me to the beach. The concept is quite well executed.
To the beach? It lacks salt and real coconut. It smells even more artificial than eating coconut; it sounds more like 90s sun cream. In the end, it smells flat and common. Who goes on a date smelling like sun cream? I don’t get it 😂
I love it! It will be my perfume for this summer 🥰🥰🥰
It’s a white tropical floral with a strong predominance of marine notes, especially at the start, despite them not being listed. It comes out salty, aquatic, and refreshing, then turns creamy due to a subtle coconut note. The base is musky and sweet, with lingering memories of ylang-ylang from the heart phase. It has moderate sillage and over 10 hours of longevity. It lacks the citrus aspect that keeps Bon Parfumeur’s 103 going, whereas 103 doesn’t have the salty notes of Beach Walk. I feel these notes reduce its versatility and pigeonhole it into summer, while 103 is more versatile and personally I prefer it. It shares similarities with Sun di Gioa, Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc, and Juliette Has a Gun’s Vanilla Vibes. The representation of the inspiration seems accurate. Although I find them pleasant and addictive for summer, I wouldn’t buy it as it’s redundant in my collection. Good perfume. Scent 6.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 7/10, Value for money 6.5/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy again? No, I didn’t buy it.
Finally tried it and I’m glad I didn’t buy it blindly. I had high expectations and it ended up disappointing me. On my skin, the coconut is noticeable, but very synthetic, leaning towards sunscreen; nothing like freshly cut coconut. Then a soft touch of bergamot and ylang-ylang that barely registers. The longevity and sillage were scarce; for over €90, I expected more. It lasted 1-2 hours and the sillage was hardly noticeable. It resembles the Soleil Blanc EdP from Tom Ford a bit, but the Tom Ford version has more sillage and highlights the coconut and white floral notes more.
Pleasant, but nothing more. Smells like coconut sunscreen. I wouldn’t wear it.
I don’t detect any sweetness or coconut; to me, it smells like baby powder and ends up like sunscreen, nothing overly sweet. I liked it because it’s light, but I’m not sure I’d buy a full bottle given the price versus what it offers.
I used to wear Alien Goddess and liked it, although it was strong. I stopped wearing it and it no longer quite appeals to me. When I smelled Beach Walk, it was like smelling Alien: strong, reminiscent of sunscreen… in my opinion, nothing pleasant; it makes me feel sick and gives me a slight headache. Still, it doesn’t smell bad, but it feels overwhelming. I associate it with winter due to its potency, so it’s out for the beach; it doesn’t transport me.
To the point: did you love the discontinued Sun Di Gioia? Do you like Soleil Blanc but find it expensive and short-lived? Then Beach Walk is an excellent option at a moderate price. If you have all three, you’ll have the same perfume in different bottles. They’re 99% identical. Hope I’ve helped.
If I’d read the notes beforehand, I wouldn’t have bought it. I rarely like pink pepper or ylang-ylang. But I fell in love. Over time, it develops a soapy scent 😍. It’s not a unique aroma, but it’s beautiful for any occasion.
I ordered it without reading the reviews beforehand; I consider myself a die-hard fan of the sun and the sea. If you are like me and love the ‘smell of the beach’, you will adore this scent. It is true that it has a certain resemblance to the smell of a sunscreen block, but a high-end block that only a fashionista mum would wear on her face. I feel that the notes mentioned here lack a touch of marine freshness; I don’t know if I’m biased or if my perception of feeling a salty water touch on the first spray is real, but it dissipates very quickly amidst a rich blend of bergamot, ylang-ylang, and coconut milk. I want to emphasise that the coconut is COCONUT MILK, not an artificial coconut. So yes, I loved it; I wouldn’t use it daily as it is a very special scent for being under the sun or surrounded by special people. If you like smelling of sweet citrus, this is your fragrance :3
I ordered it without reading anything; I’m a fan of the sun and the sea. If you like the smell of the beach, you’ll love it. Yes, it smells like sunscreen, but high-end stuff—the kind the fashionable mum wears. I feel it lacks a real marine touch, though perhaps that’s just my perception; it fades quickly amidst a rich blend of bergamot, ylang-ylang, and coconut milk. Note: it’s coconut milk, not artificial. I loved it, but I wouldn’t wear it daily; it’s special for sunny days or with loved ones. If you like sweet citrus, this is your perfume :3
Smells like sunscreen, without a doubt. A bit one-dimensional. I tried it in the discovery set and it was one of the simplest fragrances I’ve owned.
I love this fragrance, but it’s very weak. If it lasted a bit longer, it would be my favourite summer scent. Delicious, with a bit of coconut, some vanilla, very skin-scented, as if you had been at a beach club and the smell of a piña colada remained in your hair. Important to know it’s a fragrance for personal enjoyment, with minimal sillage and longevity.
It smells very good; I disagree with those who say it smells like sunscreen. It’s a delicious, fresh, and slightly sweet fragrance, but very little so. If I were a woman, it would be my signature. It’s for a woman aged 25 and up, a cheerful surfer type, with that beach look, messy hair, and salty, yet sexy.
Slightly acidic and very fresh opening, delicious! It quickly gains body and feels lactonic and floral. It’s very feminine, but not like those youthful floral fragrances; I find it delicate, slightly sweet, with a mature touch (I think it’s the cedar in the base). I agree with the main chords: the floral isn’t as intense as in others with ylang-ylang; it’s soft. The lactonic note resonates a lot, giving it a creamy tone. It doesn’t smell like synthetic coconut sunscreen at all; the coconut feels like fruit. I really like the softness and the talc-like, musky note that envelops it. It definitely deserves a try on skin, even if just a sample.
In short: a creamy, dense, slightly floral fragrance that adds maturity (but not boredom) with lots of coconut, like a fine cream. It’s a heavy scent due to its density, but I love it because since childhood I wanted to smell like sunscreen, and this achieves it. It gives me vibes of Mancera’s Coco Vanille and Dolce Garden, but it doesn’t smell the same.
It’s a sexy, creamy summer fragrance that recalls 90s sunscreens. On my skin, it smells more of white flowers than coconut, which is a slight disappointment as I was looking for that note. Everyone will like it, but it’s a common profile that I wouldn’t add to my collection.
Not much to say about this fragrance… it’s nothing new. Two important points: 1) it smells quite salty to my nose, even though it’s not listed, and 2) the opening is a bit sharp, cleaner and soapy rather than creamy. It reminds me of others, especially Vanilla Vibes by Juliette Has a Gun. It’s unisex, though more feminine, and very summery. The performance is acceptable. It’s not a bad fragrance, but for me, it has been an olfactory experience I could do without. A bit tired of this DNA; almost all of them are the same.
At first, it smells of vanilled musk, with a slightly acidic citrus opening to my taste. Then it shifts to a sweet, milky musk from the coconut, becoming sweeter. Altogether, it evokes a rich sunscreen, but not the common kind, but with another nuance. I like to wear it even if it’s marketed for women; it suits me perfectly for the heat because it’s not ostentatious. The projection and longevity are good; it lasts most of the day, which surprised me. If you’re looking for something like this, it’s a good option.
It delivers exactly what it promises: it smells like sunscreen with floral touches. It smells rich and is easy to please. The only thing is that, apart from the beach, I’m not sure in what other context I would wear it, because I don’t want to smell like sunscreen outside the house. Nothing strange, but curious.
A vacation in a bottle. The opening is tropical, with coconut that transports you to the beach. It blends with flowers, dominated by ylang-ylang, creamy and sensual. Compared to Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc, this is more relaxed and carefree. Owning both could be redundant due to that sunny vibe, although each has its own character. Yes, it smells like sunscreen, and if you spend a lot of time at the beach, it can become tiring. However, clean and woody notes then emerge to balance it and make it more versatile. It’s unisex, informal, and perfect for summer. It doesn’t aim to be sophisticated, but rather fresh and carefree. My rating: 8.5/10. Delicious and evocative, though it loses novelty if overused.
It feels more like a women’s fragrance than a unisex one. It’s sweet, refined, and sexy, but at $180, it should last longer to be worth it. On my skin, it lasts about three hours, which is very little.