Maison Margiela
Lipstick On
About
Powdery-sweet Lipstick On feels like a vintage makeup case: iris, heliotrope, and orange blossom over a soft vanilla-tonka base. It stays close to the skin and leaves a warm, velvety trail with a retro mood.
Maison Margiela Lipstick On opens with soft brightness from bergamot and neroli, already dusted by the almond-like veil of heliotrope. After a few minutes it sits closer to the skin and moves into an iris, galbanum, and orange blossom heart: powdery, slightly dry, with a vintage lipstick effect. The scent carries a cosmetic impression, like velvet face powder in a metal case. The base of tonka bean, bourbon vanilla, and patchouli brings creamy sweetness and warm depth without becoming heavy. Projection is gentle and close, more noticeable in the first hours, then it turns into an intimate halo. It suits anyone who enjoys powdery-sweet compositions with a retro mood and controlled presence. It works best in cooler weather, for evening wear or a slow daytime rhythm when you want a quiet, tactile perfume.
Top notes
heliotrope, bergamot, neroli
Heart
iris, galbanum, orange blossom
Base
tonka bean, bourbon vanilla, patchouli