Bizarre Brandy
“Bizarre Brandy by Molton Brown is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, warm spicy composition with a tobacco undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Bizarre Brandy by Molton Brown is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Bizarre Brandy was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Top notes are Cinnamon, Orange, Ginger and Cardamom; middle notes are Brandy, Coffee and Maple; base notes are Tobacco, Incense and Cedar.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Tobacco
Tobacco's scent is a complex weave of earthy undertones and sweet, slightly bitter overtones. Derived from the leaves of the Nicotiana plant, this note has been cherished for its ability to evoke a sense of comfort and sophistication in perfumery.
Incense
Incense, a blend of resins, woods, and gums burned for their aromatic smoke, carries an aroma that is at once earthy and ethereal. Its origins trace back to religious ceremonies and spiritual practices, where its smoky, warm scent was believed to bridge earthly and divine realms.
Cedar
Cedar, sourced from various species of coniferous trees, exudes a deep, resinous aroma with hints of sweetness and wood smoke. Its scent is both comforting and grounding, reminiscent of old libraries or the quiet solitude of a forest. This versatile note has long been favored for its ability to blend seamlessly into complex compositions without overpowering other ingredients.
Karine Dubreuil-Sereni
Founding perfumer · 54 fragrances · French
Karine Dubreuil-Sereni was born and raised in Grasse, surrounded by jasmine, orange blossom, mimosa, rose, and iris, and trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont, now Givaudan. She has worked with CMA International-SANOFI, Florasynth, Drom, and Mane, and is now part of the Vox Profumi team, creating fragrances for Gucci, Azzaro, and Givenchy, including Lanvin's Éclat d'Arpège and Gucci Pour Homme II. Her creative process draws on childhood memories of Grasse alongside a fascination with art, notably the colorful, woody-amber-evoking paintings of Belarusian artist Roman Zaslonov.
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Brandy Coffee Peppercorn
Bizarre Brandy's cinnamon, coffee, and maple sweetness gets cut by Black Pepper's bergamot, caraway, and patchouli, with cedar and woody notes shared across both so the boozy warmth doesn't turn cloying. Ginger appears in both, giving the combo a consistent spicy kick.
Spray Black Pepper first for the citrus-spice base, then add Bizarre Brandy over the top so the coffee and cinnamon build without overwhelming the peppery opening.
Molton Brown — Black Pepper →
Bizarre Brandy + Gentlemen Only
Great woody + citrus and resinous base combination
Givenchy — Gentlemen Only →