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Maison Margiela Flying unisex
Maison Margiela

Flying unisex

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
Earthy
EDT · 2016 · unisex

Maison Margiela's in-house fragrance line is known for its minimal, conceptual approach to scent. The brand strips away unnecessary marketing to focus on pure olfactory storytelling, and Flying exemplifies this philosophy with its deliberately understated composition.

Flying opens with a bright citrus blend of bergamot, petitgrain, and orange blossom that feels clean and slightly soapy rather than juicy. The heart shifts toward delicate florals, with almond blossom and ylang-ylang adding a soft, almost powdery sweetness without veering into gourmand territory. The base is where the scent's minimalism becomes most apparent, as moss and musk provide a subtle dry-down touched by ozonic notes that keep everything weightless and airy. Overall, this is a fresh citrus fragrance that prioritizes restraint and clarity over projection.

Flying works best for those who prefer understated fragrances that don't announce themselves loudly. It's ideal for everyday wear, particularly in warmer months when its bright opening feels most natural. The fragrance suits anyone drawn to architectural, concept-driven scents rather than traditional crowd-pleasers. Explore similar profiles in The Tactician, The Heirloom, and The Aristocrat.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
100%
Floral
93%
White Floral
80%
Green
60%
Aromatic
21%
Earthy
50%
Musky
50%
Sweet
71%
Gourmand
36%
Ozonic
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Petitgrain
Petitgrain
Crisp, woody, and slightly bitter, petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, making it the green, herbal sibling of neroli and bergamot. It adds a clean, aromatic freshness to masculine fragrances in particular, with a slightly soapy, barbershop quality that is effortlessly wearable.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Almond Blossom
Almond Blossom
The delicate flowers of the almond tree appear in late winter, producing a soft, slightly sweet, and faintly honeyed floral note with a gentle marzipan undertone. Almond blossom is lighter and more subtle than almond extract, with a fresh, spring-morning quality that makes it a beautiful opening or heart note in light florals.
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
Base · 3–12 hrs
Moss
Moss
Damp, green, and slightly bitter with a cool, shadowy quality, moss is nature's version of depth in perfumery. Oakmoss and tree moss both add a forest-floor complexity that anchors compositions in something real. Essential to classic chypre fragrances and the inspiration for countless green woody accords.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Ozonic Notes
Ozonic Notes
The smell of air before a thunderstorm or after lightning, ozonic notes create an abstract freshness that evokes ozone, electricity, and open sky. They don't smell like anything specific: instead they conjure a sensation of freshness, space, and clean atmosphere. A modern synthetic family that became popular in the 1990s aquatic wave.
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The TacticianBest match91% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Aristocrat83% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh100%Floral93%White Floral80%Green60%
Fragrance Family
Fresh Citrus
EDT
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Maison Margiela Flying unisex— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Flying unisex is $306.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $306.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Maison Margiela fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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$306.00 at Papique. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Maison Margiela Flying unisex smell like? +
Maison Margiela's in-house fragrance line is known for its minimal, conceptual approach to scent. The brand strips away unnecessary marketing to focus on pure olfactory storytelling, and Flying exemplifies this philosophy with its deliberately understated composition. Flying opens with a bright citrus blend of bergamot, petitgrain, and orange blossom that feels clean and slightly soapy rather than juicy. The heart shifts toward delicate florals, with almond blossom and ylang-ylang adding a soft, almost powdery sweetness without veering into gourmand territory. The base is where the scent's minimalism becomes most apparent, as moss and musk provide a subtle dry-down touched by ozonic notes that keep everything weightless and airy. Overall, this is a fresh citrus fragrance that prioritizes restraint and clarity over projection. Flying works best for those who prefer understated fragrances that don't announce themselves loudly. It's ideal for everyday wear, particularly in warmer months when its bright opening feels most natural. The fragrance suits anyone drawn to architectural, concept-driven scents rather than traditional crowd-pleasers. Explore similar profiles in The Tactician, The Heirloom, and The Aristocrat.
What are the notes in Maison Margiela Flying unisex? +
Top: Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain. Heart: Almond Blossom, Ylang-Ylang. Base: Moss, Musk, Ozonic Notes.
What fragrance family is Flying unisex? +
Maison Margiela Flying unisex belongs to the Fresh Citrus fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Maison Margiela Flying unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Tom Ford Sole Di Positano Acqua unisex (Moss, Musk, Ylang-Ylang, Petitgrain), Cartier La Panthere Eau de Parfum Edition Limitee 2021 for women (Moss, Musk, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot), Prada for women (Moss, Musk, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot), Prada Prada Prada for women (Moss, Musk, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot), nina-ricci L'Air du Temps Eau de Parfum for women (Moss, Musk, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot) may smell similar to Flying unisex.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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