Molton Brown 2021 EDT

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Neon Amber

by Jérôme di Marino

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Molton Brown Neon Amber is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Jérôme di Marino. Neon Amber opens with Mandarin, Violet Leaf, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan and Labdanum. Molton Brown's Neon Amber carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A modern amber that plays a refreshing game of salty woods and peppery spice. It's unique, but divisive; don't expect a typical sweet amber. This one's an acquired taste, leaning more masculine an an oceanic vibe than a warm hug.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Masculine
  • Woody
Neon Amber Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Given its moderate strength and unique, somewhat polarising scent profile, Neon Amber is best suited for casual wear. It could work for a date if you want to stand out, but might be too unusual for formal settings or too prominent for the office.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

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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About

Neon Amber opens with a sharp, almost mineral edge from violet leaf and pink pepper, brightened by a hint of mandarin. The heart brings in a dry, almost pencil-shaving cedar, softened slightly by tonka bean, giving it a woody-balsamic feel. The base settles into a tenacious blend of labdanum, more cedar, and ambroxan, creating a musky, slightly salty amber that's more about texture than traditional sweetness.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September


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