More about Maison Margiela Under the Stars
Under the Stars by Maison Margiela is a 2023 unisex oriental woody fragrance by perfumer Meabh McCurtin. Maison Margiela Under the Stars captures the wonder of stargazing around a campfire under vast open skies, recreating the warmth of a night beneath the constellations in Namibia, 2022. Its top notes are black pepper and cinnamon, spicy and warm. The heart notes are cedar and cypriol. The base notes bring labdanum, leather and oud: rich oud, warm leather and spicy black pepper blend with smoky labdanum and cedarwood. The accords read as warm spicy, woody, leather, oud and smoky. Wearers choose Under the Stars in winter and fall, and almost entirely at night, with some daytime wear. It suits anyone who wants a smoky leather and oud scent for cold winter nights.
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 the 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 Oud Maracujá, Oud Velvet Mood Extrait de Parfum, Oud for Grace. 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.


