Molton Brown 2023 EDP

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Dark Leather

by Sylvie Fischer

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Molton Brown Dark Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Sylvie Fischer. Dark Leather opens with Elemi, settles into a heart of Lavender and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Leather. Molton Brown's Dark Leather carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Dark Leather is a sophisticated, clean leather that manages to be both fresh and smoky. It's a proper grown-up scent, if a touch polarising for some. If you're after a barbershop vibe with actual leather, this is it.
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  • Masculine
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Bold
  • Fresh
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Dark Leather Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Elemi100%
Heartas listed
Lavender63%
Geranium37%
Baseas listed
Leather100%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

While its clean nature makes it acceptable for an office, its confident, bold character is better suited for dates or formal events where it can make a statement. It's too substantial for athletic activities, though some find it versatile enough for year-round wear.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

It opens with a surprisingly fresh aromatic burst of elemi and bright lavender, steering clear of any heavy, animalic leather straight away. As it settles, the geranium adds a crisp, almost soapy barbershop quality before the clean, new leather note emerges. There's a subtle smoky, balsamic depth underpinning it all, preventing it from becoming too light or overtly green. It's a modern take on a classic leather, perfectly balanced.

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