Sailing Day
Violaine Collas put sea notes at the front of Maison Margiela Sailing Day and built everything else to hold it there.

Released
2017
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
Nose
House from
France
Retail
$170 / 100ml
Rated
3.74/5
How it moves
The first breath is sea notes, aldehydes, coriander and red pepper, and it is loud about it. Juniper, iris, amyl salicylate and rose are where it actually lives. Last to go: seaweed, ambergris, cedar and amberwood.
What wearers say
3.74 out of 5 from 3,000 ratings.
- Reviewers describe a fresh, salty aquatic marine scent that convincingly evokes sea spray and breezy summer boating days.
- Opinions are mixed, with some finding it generic or thin compared to other Replica offerings in the line.
- Longevity is generally rated moderate, making it a light, casual choice best suited to hot summer weather.
Who made it
Violaine Collas composed it in 2017, for Maison Margiela in France. Introduced in 2017 by perfumer Violaine Collas, Sailing Day recreates a relaxed 2001 boating holiday in Paros, Greece, capturing sea spray, salt and Mediterranean wind.
Wear it for less
There are 2 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $23 — $147 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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- What smells like Maison Margiela Sailing Day?
- We list 2 bottles built to smell like it, including Sailing Day by Palermo Perfumes and Time To Sail by The Dua Brand.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Maison Margiela Sailing Day?
- Sailing Day by Palermo Perfumes, at $23. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Maison Margiela Sailing Day is listed at $170 for 100ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $23 to $33.
- Who made Maison Margiela Sailing Day?
- It was composed by Violaine Collas, released in 2017 for Maison Margiela.