Molton Brown Bushukan Eau de Toilette, 100 ml

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This citrus fragrance isn’t fresh and juicy like you would expect a summer citrus fragrance to be like. This one is like dried, candied citrus rind, the kind you find in a Christmas Pudding. I was slightly disappointed by this because I realised that in my mission to hunt down the ultimate citrus fragrance, I was really looking for a scent that reminded me of summer, not winter. As for when to wear, Geranium Nefertumis a luxurious and sensual feminine fragrance that should be saved for autumn/winter eveningwear. Nonetheless, I must praise this for what it is, not criticise it for what I hoped it would be. It’s still an impressive fragrance and I know many in the fragrance community wish to one day find a citrus fragrance without the usual poor longevity/sillage. If you are that person, I implore you to seek this fragrance out and give it a try.

Spent the day in town on a mission to find the ultimate citrus scent. I thought I had found it in this, from my 30 or so tester strips that I collected in my perfume pad. I sat down and reflected on them over a crepe and a coffee and this was the one that stood out from the rest. Geranium Nefertumis a delightful chypre floral fragrance that is both classy and feminine. Created in 2019 by perfumer Carla Chabert, this fragrance reveals an intriguing darker side once fully settled. The dry-down is well worth the wait, with oakmoss, sandalwood, labdanum, cedar and osmanthus adding a sense of mystery.Decent sillage/projection with longevity of 5+ hours with the woods and floral notes standing out the most. (again, a great all-rounder from Molton Brown). Citrus frags have a tendency to be one-dimensional with poor performance. But this one was like a citrus powerhouse, sharp and fresh, like the other notes in there were just being turned into fuel to make those citrus notes really glow in the limelight. I was so mesmerised I just had to go and spray this on my person. The opening of Geranium Nefertumbegins with zesty bergamot and delightfully sweet fig leaf. A floral heart of geranium and sweet jasmine blooms beautifully.