Moth and Rabbit 2020 EDP

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Parasite

by Mark Buxton

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Moth and Rabbit Parasite is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Mark Buxton. Parasite opens with Grass and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Freesia, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Moth and Rabbit's Parasite carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive marvel. It aims for a deep, challenging art-house vibe, and some get it - really get it - conjuring cinematic visions. Others just smell a synthetic, musty basement, or a 'fine' if unremarkable green floral. It's either genius or overhyped, but never boring.
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  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Fresh
  • Bold
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Parasite 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
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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its bold and at times challenging character makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. The fresh, green, and aquatic accords make it surprisingly wearable casually, with some finding it a good 'going out' scent despite its quirks.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

About

Opens with a striking, almost metallic aldehydic blast, cut through by the sharp, verdant tang of fresh-cut grass. Quickly, a damp, aquatic heart emerges, like rainwater on a lily of the valley and freesia bloom, hinting at something both clean and a little unsettling. The base grounds it with earthy vetiver and patchouli, softened by musk and ambroxan, while guaiac wood and myrrh lend a subtly woody, balsamic depth that lingers with a peculiar, almost industrial freshness. It's a journey from dewy meadow to damp, mysterious undercurrents.

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