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Maison Martin Margiela Replica Lost Eden was released in 2026, created by perfumer Honorine Blanc, as part of the REPLICA Fantasies collection. It features notes of candied red apple, vanilla, Indonesian patchouli leaf and smoky oud. Forbidden fruit, but make it smoky.
From the brand - "Lost Eden is inspired by the ancient fantasy of biting the forbidden fruit—a timeless symbol of temptation. It captures the psychological push and pull of desire, inviting you to confront your temptations within the conceptual setting of a mystical, mysterious garden. ... The fragrance opens with a vibrant, liquor-like Candied Red Apple accord that teases the senses with a juicy spark, before melting into an addictive, sultry Vanilla infusion that replicates the sweetness of hesitation. Finally, a smoky Oud accord grounds the scent, providing a long-lasting, woody depth that feels both sheltering and deeply mysterious."
Fragrantica - "apple being the top note made me want to run but i’m so glad I didn’t. it’s nothing overly unique but it’s so well blended and has that pencil shaving note that I adore. from start to end it’s sultry and sexy yet cozy and addictive- perfectly unisex. imo Replica either comes out with complete fake hipster garbage or they make masterpieces and this one right here is a fall/winter masterpiece."
Fragrantica - "Officially my first fragrance with oud that I like. But this oud dries down to an almost incense-like masterpiece. Not your typical harsh/overpowering oud. The apple in the opening.. perfection. Smelled it in the store today and had to buy it instantly. This is fall/halloween in a bottle."
Fragrantica - "Immediately one of my favorite fragrances ever. Opens with a super juicy and sweet apple, some vanilla along for the ride. ... Settles to a very seductive and masculine vanilla (probably the combination of the vanilla and oud). Never becomes cloying, which is rare for a vanilla heavy fragrance, ... This scent is intensely addictive, will likely become my night/cold season signature scent unless I stumble upon something out of this world. 10/10"
Fragrantica - "...This is fall air in a bottle, but at no point does the oud verge into bonfire or cigarette smoke territory. This is ultimately a warm, lightly spiced woody vanilla, and the candy apple note is fairly subtle to my nose, although it does lend a gentle, lingering sweetness. This will be a fall/winter staple for me."
Fragrantica - "Sexy dark gourmand."
Fragrantica - "...It does have a dark, mysterious, sort of sexy, almost boozy, woody-incense apple scent that would definitely be gorgeous on a certain type of man. All in all, I give it a 4.5/10 on my skin and 7.5/10 on my boyfriend. ..."
