Blackwater Falls — Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Impression

Smoldering woods and roasted chestnut are wrapped in soft vanilla and warm balsams, evoking the quiet comfort of a fire burning on a cold evening. Blackwater Falls opens with pink pepper, orange flower, and clove before revealing a heart of smoky guaiac wood, cade oil, and roasted chestnut accord. The fragrance settles into a rich foundation of vanilla, Peru balsam, and cashmeran, creating a composition that is both comforting and deeply refined.

We chose Blackwater Falls for its extraordinary sense of warmth and atmosphere. Rich without excess and nostalgic without sentimentality, it captures one of life's simplest luxuries—the glow of a fire shared on a winter evening.

Inspired By
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace — Blackwater Falls is our dupe of By the Fireplace, hand-blended at extrait strength.

Fragrance Family

Woody • Amber • Gourmand

Top Notes

Pink Pepper Essence • Orange Flower Absolute • Clove Oil

Heart Notes

Chestnut Accord • Guaiac Wood Oil • Cade Oil

Base Notes

Vanilla Accord • Peru Balsam Resinoid • Cashmeran

Longevity: High
Strong longevity, commonly carrying through most of the day or evening.

Projection: Moderate
Strong and noticeable in the opening, settling into a warmer, more moderate presence as it develops.

Sillage: Moderate
Leaves a distinct, warm scent trail without becoming overwhelmingly expansive.

Size

15 mL and 30 mL Extrait de Parfum

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Maison Appalachia is an independent fragrance house. This product is inspired by Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by Maison Margiela.