Melancholia

Melancholia by Mark Buxton for Moth and Rabbit Perfumes (2023) is a gourmand with woody and floral sides noticed by most people, and smaller groups finding musk, amber and citrus.

Green apple, apple, bergamot and black currant give a crisp, juicy, slightly tart opening, while juniper and violet leaf add a cool, green freshness. The heart brings narcissus, a green, slightly earthy and honeyed flower, and lily of the valley, clean and dewy. Dates add a dense, caramel-like sweetness. The base is soft and slightly smoky: incense gives a gentle smoke, vetiver and clearwood an earthy, clean wood, and musk a smooth finish.

Melancholia is shared and can be worn by anyone. Its mix of crisp fruit, flowers and soft smoke suits autumn, rainy days and quiet evenings, and should appeal to people who like thoughtful, slightly wistful compositions with a sweet, dark-fruit heart.

Melancholia — unisex fragrance by Moth and Rabbit Perfumes (released 2023). Notes: Apple, Bergamot, Black Currant, Clearwood, Dates, Green Apple, Incense, Juniper, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk, Narcissus, Vetiver, Violet Leaf. — Parfica open fragrance database