Escentric 01 Eau de Toilette vs Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette

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Escentric 01 Eau de Toilette bottle Escentric 01 EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2006 Year 2006
$$ Price Tier $$
Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 01 EDT
Our Verdict

Escentric 01 and Molecule 01 both showcase Iso E Super, but they cater to different preferences. Escentric 01 is more radiant, with a subtly amplified presence thanks to supporting notes. Molecule 01 is purer and more minimalist, focusing solely on the Iso E Super experience. If you want a fragrance that's more of a statement, albeit a quiet one, go for Escentric 01. If you want the most minimalist experience possible, choose Molecule 01. Both are excellent, but the devil is in the details.

$125.00+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at Escentric Molecules UK
Best value $45.84/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
Buy Escentric 01
$104.99+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $35.04/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
Buy Molecule 01

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

ScentArt

Escentric 01 Eau de Toilette ScentArt View Liquid → Escentric 01 EDT
Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette ScentArt View Liquid → Molecule 01 EDT

Which Should You Buy?

Choose Escentric 01 if...
  • You want a slightly more noticeable scent.
  • You prefer a touch of complexity.
  • You want a clean, woody-musk aura.
  • You enjoy a versatile, everyday fragrance.
Choose Molecule 01 if...
  • You prefer ultimate minimalism in fragrance.
  • You love the 'your skin but better' effect.
  • You want to explore pure Iso E Super.
  • You want an intimate, subtle scent.
Our Verdict - Escentric 01 EDT
Iso E Super at its most radiant - Escentric 01 is a woody-musk aura that blurs the line between scent and sensation. Effortlessly clean, quietly sexy, and endlessly versatile.
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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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Scent Profile

How they compare
Escentric 01 EDT A Molecule 01 EDT B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Iso E Super Iso E Super 27% vs 100%
Only in Escentric 01
Iris Iris 10% share of the perfume Incense Incense 2% share of the perfume Galbanum Galbanum 2% share of the perfume

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Escentric 01

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

Iso E Super's transparent woody-musk character shines in spring and summer, feeling airy and clean in warmth, but is less impactful in the cold where its subtlety might get lost.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, non-intrusive, skin-like projection is ideal for office and casual wear. While understated for formal settings, it remains versatile enough for dates and even sporty occasions.

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:
Casual
Also Works:
Date 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.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
47%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Iso E Super

Key Differences

Adds cedar and galbanum

Where to buy

Escentric 01 EDT
Molecule 01 EDT

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

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