More about Maison Margiela Under the Stars
A bold and captivating oriental woody fragrance that captures the wonder of stargazing around a campfire under vast open skies. Rich oud, warm leather, and spicy black pepper blend with smoky labdanum and cedarwood to recreate the mesmerizing warmth of a night beneath the constellations in Namibia, 2022.
Featured Notes
Under the Stars opens with Black Pepper, Cinnamon, a heart of Cypriol, Cedar, a base of Oud, Labdanum, Leather.
- Top Notes
- Black Pepper, Cinnamon
- Heart Notes
- Cypriol, Cedar
- Base Notes
- Oud, Labdanum, Leather
Longevity & Projection
Under the Stars by Maison Margiela offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to winter and night.
What does Under the Stars smell like?
Under the Stars opens with Black Pepper, Cinnamon, develops into a heart of Cypriol, Cedar, and settles into a base of Oud, Labdanum, Leather. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Under the Stars last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Under the Stars has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Under the Stars?
Fragrances with a similar character include Pantheon R, Ebene Fume, Nerone. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Under the Stars — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Under the Stars samples?
You can buy authentic Under the Stars by Maison Margiela samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Under the Stars by Maison Margiela is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.


