Molton Brown 2020 EDP

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Milk Musk

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Molton Brown Milk Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Milk Musk opens with Milk and Elemi, settles into a heart of Musk, Vanilla, and Ambroxan, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Molton Brown's Milk Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Molton Brown's Milk Musk EDP is a deeply divisive scent. Some find it a 'hug in a bottle' - a cosy, milky, sweet delight - others get pencil shavings, spicy shower gel, or even medicinal notes. Not a safe blind buy, but if it works for you, it's a unique and intimate comfort.
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  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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Milk Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Milk60%
Elemi40%
Heartas listed
Vanilla42%
Musk37%
Ambroxan22%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean65%
Benzoin35%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its comforting, intimate character and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear and dates. While its softness could suit an office, some find its unique character too distinctive for formal settings where wider appeal is often desired.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, WATER / AQUA / EAU, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE.

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

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

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

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About

Milk Musk opens with an unexpected, slightly spicy resinous milk note, not overtly sweet. This develops into a creamy, vanillic heart, underpinned by warm ambroxan and a clean, subtle musk. The dry down is a blend of smooth vanilla and the balsamic richness of benzoin and tonka bean, avoiding true gourmand territory with an almost powdery softness.

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