Molton Brown 2015 EDP

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Bushukan

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Molton Brown Bushukan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Bushukan opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Basil, settles into a heart of Cedar and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, and Tolu Balsam. Molton Brown's Bushukan carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Bushukan divides opinion on its masculine leaning and longevity, but most agree it's a pleasant, clean citrus and wood scent. It's a solid, inoffensive choice for warm weather, though some find it a bit too fleeting.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Bushukan 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile, Bushukan is ideal for casual wear, office environments, and workouts. Its lighter projection and moderate longevity make it less suitable for formal events or intimate dates where a stronger presence is desired.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Bushukan opens with an invigorating burst of bright lemon and bergamot, underscored by the crisp, herbal kick of basil. As it settles, a clean cedar core emerges, entwined with the subtle spice of thyme. The drydown reveals an elegant foundation of dry vetiver, earthy labdanum, and a hint of warm, resinous tolu balsam, leaving a polished, aromatic trail.

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