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Autumn Vibes 2021

Autumn Vibes by Maison Margiela
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6.7 / 10 389 Ratings
A perfume by Maison Margiela for women and men, released in 2021. The scent is woody-spicy. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Woody
Spicy
Resinous
Earthy
Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
CorianderCoriander CardamomCardamom Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Carrot seedCarrot seed FrankincenseFrankincense NutmegNutmeg
Base Notes Base Notes
CedarwoodCedarwood LabdanumLabdanum Fir balsam absoluteFir balsam absolute MossMoss

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6.7389 Ratings
Longevity
7.0303 Ratings
Sillage
6.6294 Ratings
Bottle
7.7278 Ratings
Value for money
6.5223 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 02/01/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Replica" collection.

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Scentwitch

292 Reviews
Scentwitch
Scentwitch
Helpful Review 5  
Oddly comforting
I received a sample of this fragrance from Sephora with my order this month. It was a great surprise. I had read several reviews online in regards to the fragrance, but most of them compared it to potpourri.

I totally disagree.

This is a very warm, woody, and inviting fragrance with a hint of smoke. It’s totally “autumn” for sure, I definitely would not be wearing this any other season. There’s something a little bit sexy about it, maybe the pepper? The frankincense? I don’t know but it’s a very nice, comforting, and somewhat sensual perfume.

Also, to note, I don’t normally wear woody fragrances. This is a shock to me that I like it as much as I do, which goes to show me that what I think I don’t like isn’t always the truth. I love this one.

I would definitely consider buying a large bottle. My husband also enjoys it.
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Mlleghoul

417 Reviews
Mlleghoul
Mlleghoul
5  
Nope, try again
At first sniff, Autumn Vibes from Maison Margiela is an intensely smoky, peppery amber. Somewhat briefly akin to the splendidly smoky amber crackling autumn bonfire of Sonoma Scent Studio’s Ambre Noir. But then, in the span of a split-split-split second, it transforms into a sour, sulky citrus. Ray Bradbury has a quote along the lines of how for some people, fall is the only season, the only weather, and there is no other choice beyond that. These “autumn people” are full of the dust of the grave, with the night wind in their blood, and a whole bunch of other spooky goth stuff about worms and toads and snakes and the frenzy of souls and sinners and the starlit abyss. Thank you for summing us up so beautifully, Ray! So. Imagine you’re a regular denizen of Mr. Bradbury’s Autumn People Cocktail Bar, and there’s a whole menu of delectable October libations to choose from. One day this tourist shows up, and when presented with the option between the house special smoked bourbon old-fashioned with a wedge of spiced pumpkin pie on the rim...and a screwdriver...this guy inexplicably orders the orange juice & vodka. This is the sad story and evolution of Autumn Vibes. Autumn People, be warned--you’ll want to get your creepy cozy, harvest-season, sweater-weather vibes elsewhere. This one's for the (GASP) Summer People.
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8.5
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KathrynA66

46 Reviews
KathrynA66
KathrynA66
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A Scent Portrait of Autumn
I'm a little surprised by the low scores. I think this fragrance is pretty great stuff. Autumn Vibes is so evocative of an autumn evening, after a storm. It makes me think of kicking through fallen leaves, London Fog trench rain coats, long walks in the woods and spicy drinks.

I don't get anything very synthetic or any sense of the "rot" others mention. On the contrary, Autumn Vibes has a freshness, like crisp autumn air but without anything ozonic, I like a lot, from the coriander in the opening through the carrot seed notes in the heart. The carrot seed is surprisingly pleasant. It works so well with the frankincense and nutmeg notes. The drydown is soft and woody but has little sillage.

The longevity is average, about 5-6 hours, with the last couple hours being very intimate. I find Auntumn Vibes to be perfectly unisex and good for layering. I don't know of anything which is similar to it either, which I think of as a plus.
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Alexlinhcao

92 Reviews
Alexlinhcao
Alexlinhcao
Helpful Review 2  
Autumn Vibes
First things first — the name Autumn Vibes sucks ass. No matter how much I might like this scent, I couldn’t confidently purchase it and tell someone I was wearing Autumn Vibes. It’s like having a scent called Rosy Rizz or Delulu Dahlia. WHO approved this lol.

Rant aside, I think it’s really quite lovely. It does sit somewhere between Santal 33 and Replica’s own By the Fireplace (BtF). This is neither a dig, nor a boast so much as a casual descriptor. It’s woody and sweet. Tam Dao is my benchmark for cedar scents, and in comparison, it doesn’t have the same “dry woodchips” effect. A little bit smoother, it carries something akin to BtF’s vanillic sweetness that I think might be the muskiness of carrot seed and syrupyness of maple. (This is a shot in the dark, I’ll admit. Not sure if they were referencing maple syrup or if there’s an actual scent to maple leaves and woods. In my experience, there isn’t.) I can’t really clock the other notes like cardamom or nutmeg, even after running to my pantry for reference lol.

I’ve heard it compared to SJP’s Stash, and I’m sitting here with my own bottle and have to disagree. Stash has an aromatic, herbal quality to it. I think it’s the sage, maybe. Autumn Vibes stays sweet and woody.
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Caselizas

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Caselizas
Caselizas
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bonjourhi
I'm surprised by how many people dislike Autumn Vibes. I love it, but I love Montréal, so maybe I'm biased. This is Parc Lafontaine in October: wet leaves on the trail and a faint spiciness in the air as the weather gets colder. The coriander and pink pepper provide a welcome freshness, balancing out the photorealistic wet leaf and petrichor-like scent (carried by the maple + carrot seed + moss, I'm assuming?). I'm glad the frankincense and balsam fir notes were also mentioned here; they're absent on other databases. They're the stars of the dry down, IMO.

This is a stronger performer than some other Replicas, and my travel size has lasted a long time. It's one of my autumn go-to's, but I can see how the name might leave expectations of something cozier. I'm a green girl through and through, so I'm happy with the route MM took with this one.
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KatzevogelKatzevogel 11 months ago
This really does just smell like autumn! Something sweet and nutty over a dry decaying vegetal. I LOVE!
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GeorgeReidGeorgeReid 2 years ago
8
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6
Sillage
7
Longevity
8.5
Scent
A classic wood and resinous smell that is pleasant. Truly smells like a day in mid-autumn. Definitely one of the underrated Replica scents.
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UrnottuesdayUrnottuesday 6 months ago
The perfect perfume for pickle lovers
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JMWeedJMWeed 3 years ago
6
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6
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7.5
Scent
Very much like leaves in a forest. Mossy, slightly spicy and woody. Unique but not great.
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ScentwitchScentwitch 3 years ago
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I think it leans masculine, but here I am wearing it! It’s great!
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AW9AW9 2 years ago
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I hated this at first, came back to my sample months later and had to buy a bottle. It’s so strong and intoxicating. Very earthy and spicy.
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ChazzerChazzer 1 month ago
Spicy and slightly sweet and powdery? Almost skin like, extremely enjoyable. i
It truly is Autumn Vibes!
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Deja1sabelDeja1sabel 2 months ago
7.5
Scent
dried leaves, dry woods, warm spices, very autumnal
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KvonbKvonb 2 months ago
3
Scent
Anyone else thinks this smells like tartar sauce?
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RjudgeRjudge 3 months ago
really does smell like walking in a forest. Dirt, leaves, air. Kind of crazy, but not sure I would want/need in a perfume.
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