Molton Brown 2023 EDT

U ££ Favourite

Dark Leather

by Sylvie Fischer

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Molton Brown Dark Leather is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Sylvie Fischer. Dark Leather opens with Tea, settles into a heart of Pine, and dries down to a base of Leather. Molton Brown's Dark Leather carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, unapologetic leather. This ain't your grandma's handbag - it's a bold, grungy, animalic scent that'll have you feeling like a leather-clad metalhead by a forest campfire. Consensus is clear: this is a winner.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Dark Leather Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tea100%
Heartas listed
Pine100%
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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its smoky, leathery dominance makes it a bit too assertive for the office, but its sophisticated character is great for dates and casual outings. Some reviewers even found it smooth enough for more formal settings, though its inherent 'grungy' vibe might not suit all formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., WATER/AQUA/EAU, GEUR/PARFUM, JUNIPERUS OXYCEDRUS (CADE) HOUTOLIE, LIMONEEN, COUMARINE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

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

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Opens with an intriguing smoky freshness from black tea, avoiding any acrid, barbecue notes. Pine emerges soon after, adding a cool, green, woody depth that evokes a shadowed forest. The true star, however, is the full-bodied leather base. It's animalic and authentic, far from synthetic car seats, providing a rich, dark, and sophisticated backbone that lingers on the skin.

Similar

More from Molton Brown

See all 62 Molton Brown perfumes

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work

0.05 fl oz (1.5 ml) 1 offer
Nicchia Luxury UK Delivers to the United States from Italy $118.29/fl oz - $6.00 Buy → Delivers to the United States from Italy

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.