Brodēon Mielor Review (Tom Hidvegi) + A Brodacious Giveaway

 Mielor by Brodēon

Brodēon Mielor was launched in 2024

It’s testament to both the importance and the cultural impact of CREED’s most infamous composition that when someone says ‘pineapple’, you might immediately think of Aventus. After all, it’s the olfactory Helen of Troy; the perfume that launched a thousand smell-a-like ships – so it’s natural to be a tiny bit weary when a brand owner tells you that “everything starts with the pineapple.” But I immediately got the sense upon first smelling his work that Hungarian perfumer Tom Hidvegi really does mean it and his Brodēon brand sure does go above and beyond to explore the breadth of the fruit’s possibilities.

Tom Hidvegi perfumer for Brodēon

Brodēon perfumer Tom Hidvegi (from Instagram)

Now, it’s not posed specifically that all four of his current offerings are different takes on a pineapple fragrance. It’s more a topic that came up naturally during conversation at Niche 2026, where the brand was incredibly well received, despite a serious courier failure meaning he was exhibiting with no stock. Each Brodēon fragrance takes Hidvegi’s love for pineapple and uses it more as an olfactive tag, creating something of a signature that helps unite his style when working across his chosen genres.

Brodēon’ Verdon is the out and out ananas and the perfect place to start after you’ve talked about pineapple so consistently in your introduction. Crisp, verdant and green it obtains its peak freshness through leaning heavy on the green apple side and assembling a wall of soft, exhalative musks. Cuiré takes that same mouthwatering, fruity idea and makes it dark, seasoning its plush appeal with a bit of a  dark leather and subtle marine notes, while Ruméa pivots lactonic gourmand with a caramel accord sweetening the pineapple pot alongside strawberry, coconut and a more than a hint of rum.

Brodēon Mielor

Brodēon Mielor is dark, dirty and a bit retro…

 Brodēon Mielor feels decidedly different from his other compositions and  for me, it stands out within the collection because its fruity part is far less pronounced. It’s more retro, a bit darker and dirtier, it wears more viscous on skin and is perhaps a little bit harder to understand in an instant. It’s a fruit and patchouli perfume, sure enough, but it’s presented with a real resinous bent and the telltale tangy breath of Hidvegi’s pineapple  resides within the glossy bubbles of honey and benzoin.

Brodēon Mielor perfume

 courtesy of the brand

He described it to me simply as his take on Parisian chic, “like when you dare to wear your shirt unbuttoned a bit too much” and it certainly does have that required level of self confidence to it. It’s strong, complex and woody but it’s also unctuous,, moreish and – in a strange way for a honeyed perfume, a prospect that can often come across as being so heavy – kind of effortless. Once it’s settled on skin it becomes this addictive, semi-sweet yet mossy, resinous blend that, although it does use pineapple, could not be further away from a perfume fan’s “pineapple” expectations.

– Oli Marlow, Editor

Notes: Orange, Pineapple, Jasmine, Fruity Accord, Resine, Patchouli, Amber, Moss

Disclaimer: A discovery set was sent by the brand for review, opinions my own.

All images courtesy of Brodēon unless otherwise noted.

For our UK readers, Brodēon is now available at Parfum Le Dance in Richmond.

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Brodēon Discovery Set neatly features 4 x 3ml samples. Photo by Oli

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19 comments

  • Scentofme says:

    I like various pineapple based perfumes, so the Brodēon collection created by the perfumer Tom Hidvegi sounds intriguing. Greetings from EU.

  • olgAPOISON says:

    Oooh, this idea to center your fragrances around ananas is soo… Interesting. I am yet to smell realistic ananas fragrance, this discovery set seems amazing, sign me up for it! Im from eu

  • EmJay87 says:

    I read Oli’s review, and then I went to a few different websites to look up the notes and for further info, and what sparks my interest is how it seems like, while being unique, there feels like something very wearable about all 4 fragrances. So I’m keen to try them because I feel like I may end up purchasing one or more just based on what I’ve seen and read.

    And who doesn’t love a bit of “Parisian chic” in their lives!

    London, UK

  • Jeremi says:

    The bold Parisian chic vibe sparks my interest most – that confident, unbuttoned retro sensuality in a dark, dirty, resinous honey -patchouli with a sneaky pineapple twist that sounds addictive and effortlessly moreish rather than heavy. I live in Poland, EU

  • Jeremi says:

    The bold Parisian chic vibe sparks my interest most – that confident, unbuttoned retro sensuality in a dark, dirty, resinous honey -patchouli with a sneaky pineapple twist that sounds addictive and effortlessly moreish rather than heavy. I live in Poland, EU

  • Bradley says:

    Pineapple can be so tough to pull off, so I applaud Tom for such a bold undertaking! All four fragrances sound delicious, and I love the comparison to wearing your shirt more unbuttoned than you might normally. Tropical notes really bring that feeling out in me, some I’m curious about how the different variations of pineapple will make me feel. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    Greetings from NY!

  • fragdump says:

    You had me at pineapple inside bubbles of honey. It is hard to lean heavy on pineapple and not be immediately dubbed an Aventus so I’m thrilled to see where they go with this. Much love from Michigan USA.

  • Jos says:

    The concept of using pineapple as a subtle, unifying olfactive “tag” rather than an obvious Aventus clone is incredibly clever. While all four sound fascinating, Mielor definitely catches my eye—there is something so intriguing about a darker, resinous honey-patchouli blend that manages to feel effortlessly wearable and “Parisian chic” rather than heavy. I’d love to see how that sneaky pineapple note plays out against the moss and amber!

    Greetings from the Netherlands (EU)!

  • Southirina says:

    I really like the idea of using pineapple as a signature rather than making it the main attraction. Mielor sounds especially intriguing with the honey, resin and patchouli combination. I’d love to experience how all those notes come together on my skin. Greetings from EU

  • Alex_h says:

    I appreciate when a perfumer explores a familiar note in a completely different way. Instead of another bright tropical pineapple scent, Mielor promises something rich, woody and sophisticated. I’d love to sample the discovery set. EU based

  • Salem says:

    Oli’s description of Mielor is so captivating!
    I like the idea of a darker, resinous honey and patchouli fragrance where the pineapple is more of a subtle signature than the main attraction. It sounds very different from the fresh, young smelling scents I usually associate with pineapple.
    The comparison to effortless Parisian chic and the way it becomes mossy and addictive on skin made me especially curious to experience it for myself.
    I live in the EU and I’d love the chance to discover the whole Brodeon collection through the discovery set.

  • TheScentedPage says:

    Pineapple is such a high‑risk, high‑reward note. Tom Hidvegi taking on that challenge, not just once, but multiple times is admirable. How can it be expressed in different ways is adventure that I’d like to take.

    USA

  • Amaziz89 says:

    He described it to me simply as his take on Parisian chic, “like when you dare to wear your shirt unbuttoned a bit too much” and it certainly does have that required level of self confidence to it. It’s strong, complex and woody but it’s also unctuous,, moreish and – in a strange way for a honeyed perfume, a prospect that can often come across as being so heavy – kind of effortless. Once it’s settled on skin it becomes this addictive, semi-sweet yet mossy, resinous blend that, although it does use pineapple, could not be further away from a perfume fan’s “pineapple” expectations.

    – Oli Marlow, Editor

    Notes: Orange, Pineapple, Jasmine, Fruity Accord, Resine, Patchouli, Amber, Moss. I am really intrigued by the notes especially Patchouli, Moss and Amber and effortless nature of this fragrance. Thanks a million from the UK

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    Brodēon Mielor feels decidedly different from his other compositions and for me, it stands out within the collection because its fruity part is far less pronounced. It’s more retro, a bit darker and dirtier, it wears more viscous on skin and is perhaps a little bit harder to understand in an instant. It’s a fruit and patchouli perfume, sure enough, but it’s presented with a real resinous bent and the telltale tangy breath of Hidvegi’s pineapple resides within the glossy bubbles of honey and benzoin. I am intrigued by dark and dirty nature of this fragrance. A house that I need to explore further. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • wallygator88 says:

    What sparks my interest most is Oli’s opening acknowledgment that hearing “everything starts with the pineapple” from a brand owner should reasonably trigger Aventus fatigue, followed by his making the case that Tom Hidvegi genuinely earns the claim. Using pineapple not as a headline note but as an olfactive tag, a signature thread that unites four completely different compositional directions, is a structurally clever way to build a house identity without repeating yourself. The Niche Show London report from a few weeks ago already had me curious after Oli mentioned that Hidvegi’s testers and stock were completely emptied by enthusiastic visitors, which is the kind of real-time market validation no Instagram campaign can replicate. Mielor stands out from the lineup precisely because it goes where pineapple isn’t expected to live: darker, dirtier, more retro, with the fruit’s tangy breath residing within glossy bubbles of honey and benzoin rather than leading the charge up front. Hidvegi’s description of it as “Parisian chic, like when you dare to wear your shirt unbuttoned a bit too much” is one of those phrases that communicates the wearing experience more immediately than any note pyramid could. And Oli calling it “kind of effortless” for a honeyed perfume that by rights should feel heavy is the contradiction that makes me want to smell how Hidvegi actually pulls it off. Cheers from WI, USA

  • mmerline says:

    Pineapple is a bold “olfactive tag” to use as your compositional signature, but I’m curious about managing to interpret it in very different ways across one line. Verdon is fresh and green, Cuiré is dark, leathery, and just a little bit marine, while leans gourmand (possibly the most natural fit for pineapple), and Mielor is heavy and resinous. Cool that Mielor manages to achieve such unctuous weight while also feeling effortless. This sounds like a fun sample set!

    I’m in WI, USA.

  • Tveta says:

    Ow, nice! I do love pineapple, but don’t have much experience with it besides the obvious Creed’s take on it. Looking forward to trying the fragrances from this house! Thank you! EU

  • iudita says:

    What sparks my interest most is the idea of pineapple being used in such an unexpected way. Mielor sounds rich, warm, and full of character, with honey, resins, and patchouli creating something elegant and different. Oli’s review made me very curious to discover Tom Hidvegi’s unique style through the discovery set.

    I live in Italy.