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The world first encountered Valbonne by Molton Brown in 2012. A unisex fragrance rooted in the floral family. The nose behind this fragrance — Jennifer Jambon. Valbonne — proudly part of the Navigations Through Scent collection. The fragrance is presented as eau de parfum.
Country of origin — the United Kingdom: no wonder the fragrance turned out this refined. Valbonne Molton Brown — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The note pyramid of Valbonne unfolds as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The style of Molton Brown comes through in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The accord architecture rests on these accords: Citrus, Floral, Wood and Powdery without random overlap. Additional accords such as Leather expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Right at the start you catch invigorating sunny top notes: Bergamot and Orange blossom.
At the core of development you notice Iris, Mimosa and Rose holding a velvety rose-iris direction.
At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Citrus, Whiteflower, Floral and Leather. The framework further includes Wood. Within olfactory families the scent maps to Floral.
Taken together Valbonne sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the base secures the trail. These are the fragrances best judged through real development.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Molton Brown |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.moltonbrown.co.uk |
| Year of production | 2012 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Kao |
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