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Mad Honey

by Alex Lee

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Mad Honey is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Alex Lee. Mad Honey opens with Pink Pepper and Rum, settles into a heart of Rose and Honey, and dries down to a base of Orcanox, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Mad Honey carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent; you'll either adore its boozy honeyed rose or find it overwhelmingly artificial and cloying. Don't even *think* about blind-buying Mad Honey - sample it first, or you might regret it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
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Mad Honey Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines on dates and formal evenings, especially in cooler weather, where its bold character can make a lasting impression without being out of place.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Mad Honey bursts open with a boozy hit of rum and a lively hint of pink pepper, before settling into its main act: a rich, sweet honey intertwined with a prominent, almost jammy rose. As it develops, a warm, resinous depth emerges from the benzoin and tonka, wrapping the sweetness in a comforting vanilla embrace, with patchouli lending a grounding earthiness. The overall impression is a dense, syrupy floral gourmand.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 3 October

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