Molton Brown 2011 EDP

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Lijiang

by Jennifer Jambon

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Molton Brown Lijiang is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Jennifer Jambon. Lijiang opens with Red Fruits, Pink Pepper, and Grass, settles into a heart of Osmanthus and Tea, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vetiver. Molton Brown's Lijiang carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A fresh floral that's surprisingly masculine, Lijiang is a unique, crowd-pleasing scent. It's an elegant, under-the-radar gem that makes you feel expensive and refined.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Lijiang Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper37%
Red Fruits32%
Grass30%
Heartas listed
Osmanthus50%
Tea50%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Vetiver50%

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

Built on fruity, green and floral - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its elegant and clean fruity-floral character with moderate sillage makes it suitable for office wear, while its unique profile and perceived expensiveness are great for dates. The longevity reported by users means it'll see you through most social events, though it's too refined for sport.

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

  • 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

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

Lijiang opens with a vibrant burst of red berries and fresh-cut grass, given a subtle kick by pink pepper. The heart unfolds into a delicate dance of osmanthus and tea, offering a sophisticated floral sweetness with an airy quality. As it settles, a clean, earthy vetiver combined with soft musk provides a grounded, creamy finish, giving it an unexpected depth and a gently spiced aura.

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