Molton Brown 2022 EDP

U Acquired

Rose Dunes

by Philippe Paparella-Paris

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Molton Brown Rose Dunes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Philippe Paparella-Paris. Rose Dunes opens with Bergamot, Elemi, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet Leaf, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Iris, and Coffee. Molton Brown's Rose Dunes carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Rich, velvety rose collides with spicy saffron and dark oud for a dramatic, modern floral that commands attention. Opulent, sultry and mysterious-this is no ordinary rose, but a statement of sensual confidence.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Romantic
  • Warm
Rose Dunes 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The lush rose and spicy-woody notes thrive in cooler air, making this scent ideal for fall and winter, while its opulence and floral lift also suit spring evenings. Summer wear is possible but best for nights due to its intensity.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Rose Dunes projects confidence and sophistication, making it perfect for formal events or romantic dates. Its richness can be bold for office or casual daily wear, and is far too opulent 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Rose Dunes Eau de Parfum is a sumptuous, enveloping floral that fuses lush, velvety rose with the smoky heat of saffron and ginger. Dewy blackcurrant and violet leaf add freshness before the scent deepens into a plush heart of rose, geranium, and violet. The base smolders with patchouli, oud, labdanum, and musk, accented by a touch of coffee and orris for complexity. The result is a sophisticated, mysterious fragrance-opulent yet modern, ideal for those who want their rose to be dark, spicy, and unforgettable.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 5 October


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