The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The fragrance features honey, beeswax, and propolis alongside unexpected materials like carrot seed and manuka myrtle. The result is a scent that reads as warm and familiar from a distance, then reveals something stranger up close: animalic notes beneath the honey, with propolis grounding the sweetness with a dark, resinous edge. A rabbit fur note in the heart phase adds a tactile, almost physical quality, cozy and intimate in a way that feels deliberate, not accidental. The composition balances sweetness and darkness, comfort and unease, creating something that feels both inviting and unsettling at the same time. The interplay between apiculture elements and unconventional materials gives it a complexity that rewards attention, shifting as you move through the day.
Carrot seed brings an earthy, herbal quality, think dried stalks, not root vegetable. Manuka adds a subtle floral sweetness that differs from typical honey accords. Chrysanthemum contributes a slightly bitter floral note that complements the other green elements. Together, these create an opening that reads green and herbal rather than sweet, despite the honey heart waiting below. Osmanthus adds a fruity-floral layer that bridges the herbal top and the honey heart, but it never becomes sugary.
The evolution
The opening hits sharp and green. Carrot seed and chrysanthemum arrive first, herbal and slightly bitter, with manuka threading a faint floral sweetness through the green. It reads like a garden in late afternoon, warm sun, dried stalks, something blooming at the edge of sight. The honey doesn't announce itself. It seeps in gradually, and osmanthus and honey soften the carrot's edge as beeswax adds a waxy warmth that shifts the composition toward something intimate. The heart phase holds honey and animalic notes against a quiet beeswax base, with osmanthus providing a fruity-floral layer that keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. The drydown strips everything back to hay, beeswax, and propolis. The honey lingers in the background, a ghost of sweetness on skin.
Cultural impact
Honey Bunny offers an unconventional blend of carrot seed, manuka myrtle, and chrysanthemum with animalic and propolis notes. This combination presents something that sits between the familiar and the unfamiliar, positioning it differently from mainstream honey fragrances. Fragrance enthusiasts have discussed how it compares to typical honey profiles, often highlighting its refusal to follow convention. The mix of herbal and sweet elements, grounded by beeswax and propolis, creates a scent profile that doesn't follow expected patterns.
