Maison Martin Margiela Delight in Despair

Delight in Despair by Maison Martin Margiela is a unisex fragrance released in 2026. It is defined above all by its warm spicy, iris and oud accords.

Perfumer: Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Saffron
• milk

Heart notes

• Iris
• Patchouli
• Cedarwood

Base notes

• oud

Main accords

• warm spicy
• iris
• oud
• woody
• earthy
• lactonic
• powdery
• metallic
• patchouli
• leather

When to wear it

Best seasons: fall, winter. Most worn for: nights out.

Similar scents

• Maison Martin Margiela Anguish & Awe (2026)
• Maison Martin Margiela Afternoon Delight (2024)
• Maison Martin Margiela Tender Defiance (2026)
• Maison Martin Margiela (untitled) (2010)
• Maison Martin Margiela Autumn Vibes (2021)
• Maison Martin Margiela Blaze of Stillness (2026)

More fragrances by Maison Martin Margiela

• Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace (2015)
• Maison Martin Margiela Jazz Club (2013)
• Maison Martin Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning (2013)
• Maison Martin Margiela Beach Walk (2012)
• Maison Martin Margiela Coffee Break (2019)
• Maison Martin Margiela Bubble Bath (2020)