Molton Brown 2019 EDT

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Suede Orris

by Jérôme di Marino

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Molton Brown Suede Orris is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Jérôme di Marino. Suede Orris opens with Mandarin, Frankincense, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Labdanum. Molton Brown's Suede Orris carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Molton Brown's Suede Orris is a subtle, creamy scent that polarises opinion. It promises suede and orris, but delivers a nuanced, clean floral with an unusual woody-balsamic touch. Don't expect a powerhouse; this is for those who prefer their fragrance intimate.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Soft
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Woody
  • Subtle
Suede Orris Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Iris46%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its gentle projection and clean, soft character make it suitable for office wear, or as a comforting casual scent. While not overtly romantic, its subtle sensuality could work for an intimate date. The lack of intensity generally renders it inappropriate for formal events or vigorous 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

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 fleeting, sweet mandarin that quickly gives way to a soft blend of elemi and frankincense, providing an almost liquorice-like woodiness. The heart unfolds with a delicate, powdery orris and a whisper of rose and jasmine, steering clear of overt floralcy. As it settles, a creamy labdanum and earthy patchouli emerge, grounded by cedar, creating a clean, subtly musky, golden drydown that feels both unique and comforting.

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