Molton Brown 2016 EDP

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Rosa Absolute

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Molton Brown Rosa Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Rosa Absolute opens with Pink Pepper, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet Leaf, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Molton Brown's Rosa Absolute carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Molton Brown's Rosa Absolute offers a jammy, voluptuous rose that's often compared to more expensive niche perfumes, but at a fraction of the price. It's a fresh take on a classic, well-loved by many, especially those who appreciate a less challenging, everyday rose.
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  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Rosa Absolute Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for most settings; it's subtle enough for the office but projects enough for a dinner date. The rich rose and patchouli accords lend themselves well to evening and formal wear, as some wearers find it cozy for autumn/winter.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a burst of sweet blackcurrant and raspberry, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper. This quickly deepens into a rich, 'jammy' rose heart, supported by green violet leaf and aromatic geranium. The base unfurls with an earthy patchouli, smoothed by warm labdanum and a touch of vanilla, creating a well-rounded and comforting dry down that leaves a lingering, elegant trail.

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