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Delight in Despair by Maison Martin Margiela

Delight in Despair

by Maison Martin Margiela · 2026 · for women and men

Released2026
Forwomen and men
Notes listed6
Top accordwarm spicy

Note pyramid

Top notes

Base notes

Accord breakdown

warm spicy100%
iris73%
lactonic65%
oud64%
woody60%
earthy56%
powdery47%
metallic45%
patchouli45%
leather36%

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