Londinium by Molton Brown bottle
Molton Brown

Londinium

4.4/5 · 54 votes Unisex 2012
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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night73
Fall100
Summer87
Spring67
Winter67
Our take

Berries and bergamot can skew juvenile in the wrong hands, yet here they arrive with a distinctly grown-up polish. The opening is bright and tart, a sharp contrast to the shadow that gathers almost immediately. This is not a scent that rushes to please. Instead, it pulls you in with a damp, earthy greenness that feels grounded and expensive.

Myrrh and oakmoss sit at the center, lending a cool, forest-floor texture to the blend. It smells like a walk through a damp city park in autumn, where the trees are shedding leaves and the air is crisp. There is a resinous weight to it that keeps the citrus from feeling like a typical summer spritz.

The dry down is where the magic happens. Whiskey and incense sweep in, wrapping the skin in a warm, boozy haze that feels like a favorite leather armchair. It stays close, creating a personal bubble rather than a cloud. You lean in to catch the depth of the balsamic and woody notes, which linger for a significant portion of the day without overwhelming the senses.

This is for the person who wants to smell like a moody novel or a dimly lit library. It suits a crisp afternoon better than a late night, evoking the specific energy of a bustling city street under grey skies. If you prefer clean linens and soapy musk, this rugged, sophisticated profile will feel a bit too heavy.

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