Molton Brown 2024 EDT

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Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver

by Julie Massé

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Molton Brown Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024, created by Julie Massé. Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver opens with Clementine, Mandarin, and Lime, settles into a heart of Hazelnut and Fig, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Oakmoss. Molton Brown's Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This EDT is a bright, summery citrus blast with a natural feel, though some might find its poor longevity a deal-breaker. It's divisive only if you catch that dreaded damp towel note; otherwise, it's a crowd-pleasing warm-weather pick.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
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Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clementine40%
Mandarin33%
Lime28%
Heartas listed
Fig59%
Hazelnut41%
Baseas listed
Vetiver53%
Oakmoss47%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, light citrus profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office, and sport, as it's never overwhelming. The poor longevity noted by many reviewers means it's less suited for formal events where a lasting impression is desired, and might not carry enough gravitas for some date settings.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Opens with an immediate, juicy burst of clementine, mandarin, and lime - think fresh-squeezed sunshine. As it settles, a soft, creamy hazelnut and sweet fig emerge, adding a subtle depth without overwhelming the initial zest. The dry down introduces a woody, earthy vetiver and oakmoss, grounding the fragrance while maintaining its airy, natural character, preventing it from becoming a purely fruity affair. A truly light and uplifting wear.

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Where to buy

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