Fragrance description:
REPLICA Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette by Maison Margiela captures the quiet intensity of a secret meeting at first light in a mist-covered English rose garden. As dawn breaks, dew-kissed petals, fresh earth, and soft morning air create an intimate, fleeting moment suspended in time. Created by perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou, this floral woody fragrance blends the velvety elegance of rose heart absolute with delicate pink pepper and an earthy soil and moss accord. The result is a scent that feels romantic yet grounded—fresh, sensual, and quietly magnetic. Light yet lingering, Up at Dawn is a refined Eau de Toilette that transitions effortlessly from morning to afternoon, making it especially suited for spring and early summer wear.
Bottle description:
This refined floral woody scent is available in three sizes to suit every ritual. Choose the 100ml bottle for everyday wear, opt for the 30ml size when rotating fragrances, or select the 10ml travel spray for effortless touch-ups throughout the day.
Up at Dawn conveys the sensation of rose petals brushed with morning dew, softened by earth and moss as the garden awakens.
TOP NOTES
Pink Pepper
Soil Accord
Elemi Oil
HEART NOTES
Rose Heart Absolute
Powdery Orris
Ambrette Absolute (Guatemala)
Bright and lightly spiced, pink pepper adds an airy freshness that lifts the rose, echoing the crisp energy of early morning air.
Rose Heart Absolute
Velvety and luminous, rose heart absolute forms the emotional core of the fragrance, recalling dew-covered blooms in a secluded English garden.
Moss Accord
Earthy and grounding, moss mixed with soil accord brings depth and realism, evoking garden paths still cool with morning mist.
LOSE YOURSELF AMIDST A MISTY ENGLISH ROSE GARDEN
LOSE YOURSELF AMIDST A MISTY ENGLISH ROSE GARDEN
The thrill of a secret encounter at dawn, captured in a rose absolute that blooms in a hidden English garden, all illuminated by the sun’s first light. Experience the velvety caress of this opulent rose, sprinkled with the misty morning’s dew drops, all grounded by the sensuality of earthy moss accord.
Be entranced by the delicate spiced notes of pink pepper, whose scent is a magnetic invitation to a pair of lovers who seek each other out, amidst the gardens of a grand English castle.
From your memories to fragrances
From Your Memories to Fragrances
FAQs
REPLICA Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette FAQs
What specific memory and location does Up at Dawn transport the wearer to?
Up at Dawn transports the wearer to a misty English rose garden at first light, capturing the intimacy of a secret encounter as dawn breaks.
What are the key fragrance notes in Up at Dawn?
The fragrance centers on rose heart absolute, accented by pink pepper and grounded with soil and moss accords for a fresh yet earthy floral profile.
Is Up at Dawn considered a unisex fragrance, or does it lean more masculine or feminine?
Like all REPLICA fragrances, Up at Dawn is designed to be unisex. While universally wearable, its luminous rose heart and delicate floral softness give it a slightly more traditionally feminine impression, balanced by an earthy, grounding base.
How long does Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette last, and what is its sillage like?
As an eau de toilette, Up at Dawn offers moderate longevity with a soft, intimate sillage that stays close to the skin.
When is the best season or time of day to wear Up at Dawn?
Up at Dawn is especially well-suited for spring and summer, and ideal for morning to daytime wear thanks to its fresh floral woody composition.
How does Up at Dawn differ from other floral or rose-based fragrances in the Maison Margiela REPLICA collection, such as Springtime in the Park or On A Date?
Unlike Springtime in the Park’s floral fruity profile or On A Date’s fruity floral warmth, Up at Dawn focuses on the rose note in a more earthy, mist-covered garden setting, with soil and moss adding natural depth.
What makes the Soil Accord in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette unique, and how does it smell on the skin?
The Soil Accord adds a subtle earthy freshness that smells clean and mineral on the skin, enhancing the realism of a garden at dawn without feeling heavy or damp.