Bain De Midi

One of my greatest weaknesses in perfumery is the coconut tiare suntan tropical beach vibe perfumes. I want them all, or at least try them all. Today Bain De Midi became my newest addition or should I say addiction. This little gem from a perfume house that I have never heard of before, may have become the queen in my little collection A blend of Coconut vanilla and tiare, this could have gone so wrong, because it has been done before, several times, so there is nothing new here, except this is perfect. The vanilla is yummy, but not gourmand, the coconut is not synthetic and the tiare is oh so stunning. This is not similar to hibiscus palm, it is more in the vein of terracotta and intense tiare, but I dare say that I find this to be superior to those. I am already contemplating getting a back up. May I ad the bottle is adorable.

"Bain de Midi" by Maison Matine is a delightful fragrance that captures the essence of a sun-drenched afternoon with its bright floral opening of bergamot and lemon, transitioning into a heart of elegant tiaré flower and coconut. Its moderate sillage and commendable longevity make it perfect for various occasions, from beach outings to casual days. The minimalist, artistic packaging reflects the brand’s creativity and sustainability. Overall, "Bain de Midi" is a refreshing and uplifting scent, ideal for anyone seeking a versatile and joyful fragrance experience.

My winter salvation. Feels like a fresh gourmand with lovely white flowers undertone. Beautifull and much better than expected. Tiare flower itself smells absolutely divine and no perfume I have or have tried is anywere close to the source, nor is this one and it is for the better. It does not smell chemical or suntanlotiony, something that I was expecting, but flowery sweet and adorable and I am always amazed to catch a wiff of my skin or clothes when wearing Bain de Midi. The scent is a lot better than the bottle would suggest.

Wow. This is a knock-out if you like creamy, coconutty white florals, and for the price, such a joy! The coconut is quite obvious on my skin actually, and there's a hot sand note I pick up on too. Luscious and simple, with a soapy, sweet cleanness that is the icing on the cake. BIG LOVE here. No obvious synthetic notes: not screechy or loud. And I love the brand's (i) packaging and (ii) ethics. So glad I found both this brand and Bastille, who I see as kind of in the same ball park but a bit closer to niche on the spectrum.

One of the best fragrances I've smelled in the last couple of months and I've probably tried 30+ scents. It's a creamy, yellow floral, tropical scent at its finest. Very well blended. Similar to Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess, maybe little lighter. Great for any occasion in summer. Perfect for beach vacation in warmer climate. Smells amazing. Can't get enough of it. I love the cute 15ml bottle.

this fragrance is soooo gorgeous!! i’m a sucker for white florals and ylang-ylang so this is right up my ally. i assume this is supposed to be a summery “sunscreen”-type fragrance, but if that was the intention, i don’t get that here at all. instead, i get a very pleasant, sweet white floral that i think is just so gorgeous!! i just wish it lasted longer on the skin

Just what you would expect - a sunny scent that brings back summer memories... Dreamy. A burst of Monoi with a musky drydown. To be honest, there was something about Soleil Blanc that I didn't like so this is better to my nose. And it also lasts better on me. Will definitely consider a full bottle next summer. :)

i'm a beach fragrance connoisseur and this is on my list of favorites! it never goes full oily sunscreen, but it does have the same coconutty-ylang-yalng-tiare-vanilla base that a lot of sunscreen fragrances do. this is much fresher and feels like a cooling breeze on a boppin' beach.

Got this as a blind buy because the bottle was so cute. This smells like what I think sunscreen smells like, and to me that's a perfect summer scent. I can understand why it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it :) The only minus for me is the horrible texture of the top lid.

This perfume to me is Mediterranean summer in a bottle. Love wearing it in late spring early summer to get me in the mood for holidays. Unfortunately is a 'weak' perfume and it doesn't really last.

Matches well with hawaiian tropic after sun’s coconut, found myself combining those two all summer. Very sunscreeny scent, but in a pleasant mild way.

🥥🌴☀️ Tropical creamy beachy monoi (tiare soaked in coconut) with ylangylang. Really nice summertime scent and I am here for it!

smells exactly like Terracotta Le Parfum Guerlain. like i’m not joking i can’t tell the difference

Sweet summer coconut and flowers. Fun playful and summery.

When I first got into this perfume hobby, or should I say obsession? I fell in love with ‘Nomade Naturelle’ by Chloé. I read that ‘Bain De Midi’ reminded people of ‘Nomade Naturelle’ and I blindly put BDM on my wish list. Now that I have had my sample of BDM for a good while I can confidently say that they are similar in a way, but they are pretty far from each other. Not even as close as cousins. ‘Bain De Midi’ is creamy and soft, but with a strong white floral, and an absolute beach vibe to it. Coconut, ylang, and tiaré are some of my big-time summer favourite notes, but with that sweet vanilla it could easily fall into a trap of being too heavily cloying. Fortunately, BDM does not get like that! Gardenia takes the room and turns this into a perfume that leans more closely into a white floral scent. Together with the bergamot it is giving that little oomph to the sweet and creamy, and the musk makes it into a clean floral rather than a cloying gourmand. At times this could feel slightly juvenile, but then the wind turns and this transforms into something perfectly modern. A fragrance that fits every occasion and age... It is still not close enough to be a replacement for ‘Nomade Naturelle’ but this is good enough to stand up for itself!

I love this scent profile, it is however very very similar to Bronze Goddess but the Eau Fraiche I would say. I own both and sprayed them side by side, almost can't tell the difference at first so if you own that one, it's not worth having this too unless you really like this type of perfume. Luckily I got a 15ml bottle only, it does seem a bit more long-lasting and has a stronger projection than Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche (which is more of a skin scent with little projection). Bain de Midi is not as tropical as Bronze Goddess I would say, if I didn't read the notes I would mostly get gardenia with a bit of bergamot in the opening, it's overall sweeter and more white floral than BG. Bronze Goddess is fresher, with more tiare in it and there is only a hint of coconut to support it, while in Bain de Midi I don't get any coconut whatsoever. Overall a nice scent for the price, this will be perfect for travelling and the little bottle is very very cute but I think I can live without a big bottle. I'm saving up for a Soleil Blanc which is much more sophisticated and versatile than this EDT, but up the same alley.

Maison Matine Bain de Midi is a sun-drenched floral that opens with white and yellow blooms, the tiare note immediately calling to mind Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess, though softer and milkier here, with a quiet sweetness rather than an overt coconut slant. It sits comfortably in summer territory, but I find it better suited to a breezy terrace than the peak of a heatwave. On the hottest days it feels a touch heavy, and the drydown leans more feminine-floral than I’d like. I tend to gravitate toward something crisper and more unisex. A well-crafted fragrance, and easy to appreciate, but it doesn’t quite match my skin or my mood. 6/10

I’m not a big fan of tropical perfumes. I sold my Alien goddess because of this and soleil blanc is a big no. But the coconut in this one is discreet and lingers in the background. It is a very dreamy, summery scent with some soapiness to it that reminds me of a dove soap bar in a good way. The ylang ylang, coconut, vanilla and musk is what makes this a truly enjoyable perfume for me. And so far I am so impressed by this house! I own Hasard Bazar and Nature insolente (the BEST aromatic citrusy perfume i’ve ever smelled) and want to try the rest of them too! Highly recommend

It smells like the ABC store in Hawaii! The scent of the sea tide, coconuts, tropical flowers, sunscreen, the scent of these souvenirs, and the scent of the people who shop. It reminds me of the blazing sun and dry heat of Hawaii. fun. But I'm not the type of person who looks good in such a dazzling sun, so I don't think I'll use it on a daily basis. I will use it as a sleeping perfume when I want to go to Hawaii in my dreams.

This scent smells like a resort in Mexico to me. At least, those are the memories that come to mind when I smell this. It is very sunscreen-y, which I normally do not like, but in this case I love it! Very sunscreen, floral, and vanilla heavy (in that order), with the woody notes as a nice background. The epitome of summer, it's amazing. My brother says it smells like a rich person's living room, so do with that what you will.