Molinard 2021 EDP

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Osmanthus

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Molinard Osmanthus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Osmanthus opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Apricot. Molinard's Osmanthus carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly lovely, elegant fruity floral that, while perhaps not groundbreaking, is surprisingly versatile. It's a soft, clean musk with a delightful apricot twist that works well for myriad situations. Expect a gentle hug of scent that's more personal than room-filling.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
Osmanthus 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

This perfume's soft sillage and moderate longevity make it ideal for office and casual wear, as it won't overpower. Its elegant floral-fruity profile also makes it suitable for dates, though some might find it a touch too light for a formal event. The fresh and clean drydown could work for light activity.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a zesty sparkle of mandarin and bergamot, gently spiced by pink pepper. The heart unfurls a delicate bouquet of osmanthus, jasmine, and tuberose, lending a creamy, almost lactonic floralcy that's beautifully balanced by a juicy apricot note. It settles into a soft, powdery iris and clean musk base.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 16 September


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