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Replica

Under the Stars Maison Margiela 2023

6.7 / 10 193 Ratings

A perfume by Maison Margiela for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is leathery-spicy. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Leathery

Spicy

Woody

Smoky

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cinnamon leaf

Black pepper

Heart Notes

Cypriol

Virginia cedar

Base Notes

Leather

Labdanum

Oud

Perfumer

Meabh McCurtin

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Ratings

Scent

6.7193 Ratings

Longevity

7.6156 Ratings

Sillage

7.3156 Ratings

Bottle

7.6156 Ratings

Value for money

6.8128 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Replica collection.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Interlude Man

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Jazz Club

Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/10/2024

Alexlinhcao
124 Reviews

Alexlinhcao

1

Under the Stars

Here in the greater LA area of California, it’s not uncommon to go out to the desert like Joshua Tree National Park for a weekend getaway. There’s something about the quietude of the cool desert evenings that feels like such a welcome respite from the M-F grind. That’s where Under the Stars took me, and I’m here for it.

I think this is a beautiful and palatable take on oud and leather—notes that are known to be a little bit more challenging than your average white floral. I don’t usually gravitate towards these notes since I often fear they’re too pungent or too hyper-masculine, but this isn’t the case with UtS. Yes, it’s smoky, leathery, and has that burnt rubber tire smell so characteristic of oud, but it’s also airy and a bit sweet. I can imagine it being overwhelming if you’re too heavy-handed with the application (men, we’re looking at you), but as it stands with the longevity and pleasant drydown, I think it’s a nice scent!

Within the REPLICA repertoire, I mentally separate them into two groups: lighter, AM-type scents (Under the Lemon Trees, Lazy Sunday Morning, Bubble Bath, etc.) or deeper, PM-type scents (By the Fireplace, Autumn Vibes, and this one, Under the Stars). For the latter group, I do find an ambery sweetness that operates as a through-line in all these fragrances. It tames what might be too left-field and makes them a little bit more approachable. Without it, I don’t think I could wear UtS comfortably.

05/27/2025

6.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Cawdor
23 Reviews

Cawdor

1

Both areeable and forgettable

Night time in the desert. You're crouched in front of a burning fire, wrapped in a goatskin blanket, drinking coffee. A camel has just taken a dump alongside you, but you have an allergy to camels and it has dulled your sense of smell.

Agreeable, mildly woody, mildly leathery, mildy spiced scent that wafts away pleasantly in the background without being either offensive or intoxicating. There's a note of oud, artificial, I'm certain, but a closer approximation of the real thing than a lot of artificial ouds on offer. There are much worse offerings in this style out there, but much better too. I'll happily use up the little sample bottle I have, then will probably never think about it again.

01/29/2026

4Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

MartaRegina
540 Reviews

MartaRegina

Demands strength and courage

A leathery scent, animalistic and even slightly salty, with a distinctly dry character. It feels originally masculine and carries a bold, demanding presence. It requires strength and courage from the wearer to fully embrace it. The fragrance lasts for several hours and changes very little over time, maintaining its firm and unwavering profile throughout the wear.

10/23/2023

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Dariusch
10 Reviews

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Dariusch

Helpful Review 5

The Little Brother of Interlude Man

I received a sample of the fragrance and applied it after showering ... it felt immediately familiar.
I happened to wear Interlude Man yesterday and wasn't sure if I still had that scent on me.

To me, "Replica - Under the Stars | Maison Margiela" smells like the little and shy brother of Amouage, in the opening and dry down!
If Amouage is too strong, too intense, too spicy for you, you can try this fragrance.

Is the scent bad? No. I find the reviews here to be too harsh.
Basically, it's a western interpretation of Interlude Man.
S + S are average, definitely more suitable for the office than Amouage.

02/05/2024

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Quecksilbers
1 Review

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Quecksilbers

Helpful Review 9

I can only recommend you "warmly"

I'm trying my hand at my first review.
This fragrance represents for me a cozy and very warming scent. This may sound strange, but for me, this fragrance exudes the warmth of a campfire or a fireplace. I haven't tested its brother "Fireplace" yet and can't make a precise distinction here. However, this scent is rather cuddly and cozy, which will certainly find its place next to the fireplace or campfire.
I bought the fragrance in 2023 and was firmly convinced, based on the reviews on Parfumo, that I had to include this in my growing collection of fragrances. I'm talking about a so-called blind buy.

The fragrance:
It starts very woody, very smoky, and leathery. Essentially, that's what the description on the bottle states.
The scent opens with a wonderful pepper note, which is enveloped by leather and oud, and soon gets overshadowed. The cedar also briefly makes an appearance in the scent development but then retreats behind the players oud and leather. In the drydown, there are still hints of labdanum, which gives the fragrance a roundness, a certain touch of moss, but without being too intrusive or overpowering. Throughout the entire scent journey, oud and leather are present and accompany you from start to finish. Initially, with six sprays, the note is a bit strong and can seem overpowering. However, this is more about the dosage than the actual strength of the individual fragrance notes.

Sillage:
The fragrance has a good sillage, which can still occupy smaller rooms after several hours. At first, you only smell yourself and think you are standing right next to the campfire while wearing a leather jacket. After about 5 hours, the sillage, like the last ember, also fades away and is no longer present.

Performance:
As already mentioned, the fragrance performs excellently for at least six hours and then (for me) becomes closer to the skin and pulls back. It exudes a certain warmth throughout the entire time, which, in colder temperatures, can also result in it lasting longer than six hours.

Season/ Occasion:
For me, this fragrance gives the impression that it can be worn year-round. However, I advise wearing it more in the evening, and the occasion should not be "club" or "grandma's funeral." It is suitable for cozy evenings that end in intimacy or have a more relaxed character.

Conclusion:
Considering the points already mentioned, I can definitely recommend this fragrance to anyone looking for a feel-good scent for colder days or cozy evenings. I find the performance and sillage with about 6 sprays to be very potent, and I also perceive the scent development as very pleasant and fragrant. I have already been approached about the fragrance and learned through several connections that the person also acquired this scent.
In conclusion, I can only say that I can recommend it warmly, and it has convinced me from the very beginning. However, I would advise testing it at least once before purchasing to find out if it suits your collection.

Thank you for reading, and have a nice day/evening!
Best regards

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