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Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 01 EDT
EDT Concentration EDC
U Gender U
2006 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Cedar Cologne bottle Cedar EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Molecule 01 EDT
The ultimate 'your skin but better' fragrance, Molecule 01 is an elusive, minimalist woody-musk that whispers rather than shouts. Its Iso E Super molecule creates an intimate, quietly sophisticated aura that feels both modern and personal.
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Our Verdict - Cedar EDC
This isn't the fresh, clean cedar you're probably picturing. Many found it surprisingly off-putting, leaning into unpleasant 'dirty' or 'urinal cake' territory. Approach with extreme caution and definitely test before you buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Molecule 01 EDT
Cedar EDC

Notes

Molecule 01
Cedar

Core Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Molecule 01
Iso E Super 100%
Only in Cedar
Cedar 100%

Accords

Molecule 01 Cedar
100%
Woody
100%
80%
Musky
20%
Powdery
44%
40%
Amber
Aromatic
37%
10%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
100%
80%
Powdery shared
20%
44%
40%
37%
10%

Performance

Molecule 01 Cedar
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Molecule 01

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Its airy, woody-musk character and sheer weight make it ideal for spring and summer, but it can subtly enhance skin in any season. Not strong enough to cut through winter cold, but versatile for mild to warm weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Extremely subtle and skin-like, Molecule 01 is perfect for low-key settings, the office, and casual encounters. Its minimal sillage and clean impression suit intimate and professional environments, less so for events demanding presence.

Cedar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Given the mixed reviews and description as 'dirty' or 'bitter', this isn't a crowd-pleaser, limiting its suitability for formal or date settings. Its woody, aromatic profile might work for very casual wear, but its divisive nature means it's best avoided in professional or intimate environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Molecule 01 EDT
Cedar EDC
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