Molton Brown 2007 EDT

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Cool Buchu

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Molton Brown Cool Buchu is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007. Cool Buchu opens with Tangerine, settles into a heart of Cardamom and Mint, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Molton Brown's Cool Buchu carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Molton Brown's Cool Buchu is a pleasant, effortlessly subtle aromatic spicy scent. Its easy-going, clean character prevents it from being a head-turner, but it's a solid, inoffensive choice for quiet confidence, even if the performance leaves something to be desired for some.
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  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Bright
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Cool Buchu Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tangerine100%
Heartas listed
Cardamom50%
Mint50%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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 Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Given its 'average' longevity and 'close to fair' sillage, this makes it an ideal, inoffensive office scent, and suitable for casual daytime wear. It's too understated for a bold date night but its clean, gentlemanly nature makes it acceptable for semi-formal events.

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

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Molton Brown Cool Buchu delivers a refreshing opening with bright tangerine, quickly softened by a cool, smooth spearmint. The heart introduces a sharp, aromatic cardamom, lending a lively spice that’s balanced by the elegant dryness of cedar. A subtle green leafiness weaves throughout, creating a clean, slightly woody finish that whispers rather than shouts. It's a scent that manages to be both warming and cooling at once.

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