BLOW UP by Moth and Rabbit is a unisex Eau de Parfum released in 2015 and created by Mark Buxton. From the very first moments, it presents an unconventional olfactory statement, where tension, texture and atmosphere come together in a scent with real character. Built around woody, ambery and aromatic facets, it feels expressive, refined and deliberately distinctive.
The opening brings together absinthe, saffron, cardamom, cassis and blackcurrant buds, shaping a start that is spicy, green and subtly fruity. Alongside them appears a painting oil accord, an unusual detail that adds an abstract, almost tactile quality. It gives the fragrance a creative edge and immediately places it in a more artistic, evocative territory.
At the heart, the composition becomes deeper and more meditative. Cedar leaf, myrrh, cypriol, incense and Chinese cedar create a dry, resinous and elegant core, where woods are layered with smoky and balsamic nuances. This stage gives BLOW UP a more introspective presence, building texture and contrast without losing clarity.
The base rests on woody resins, birch, civet, leather, labdanum and amber. Together, these notes form a rich and sophisticated drydown with warmth, material depth and an animalic undertone. Rather than aiming for instant familiarity, BLOW UP develops as a niche composition with its own point of view, made for those drawn to fragrance as expression. In its 50 ml format, this Moth and Rabbit creation captures an authorial approach to perfumery, balancing structure, atmosphere and a boldly contemporary identity.
