Molton Brown Bushukan
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is lemon and bergamot. The heart brings cedar and thyme. On the skin it settles into vetiver and tolu balsam. Overall it smells aromatic and citrus.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bushukan notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Molton Brown Bushukan in detail
Molton Brown is the house behind Bushukan.
The style of Bushukan
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like cedar and vetiver. Less obvious notes include basil and labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Bushukan longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Lacoste lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and tolu balsam are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Molton Brown
This house has 25 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold unisex, Milk Musk and Wild Mint & Lavandin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €12, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Lacoste.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
If you like Bushukan, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (6 shared notes), Lacoste (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (5 shared notes).
More questions
When did Bushukan come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can women wear Bushukan?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in spring and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.