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Escentric 04 Eau de Toilette bottle Escentric 04 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2017 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Fourth Axis Eau de Parfum bottle Fourth Axis EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Escentric 04 EDT
A hyper-modern citrus-woody that balances zesty grapefruit and gin-like juniper with a futuristic sandalwood base. It is both luminous and quietly assertive, perfect for those who crave clean freshness with a twist.
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Our Verdict - Fourth Axis EDP
Perfume Parlour's Fourth Axis nods to Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 - the grapefruit-and-juniper opening over a soft osmanthus-woody heart reads cleanly, but the dupe smooths out the radiant Iso E Super hum and woody-fruity nuance that gives the original its airy signature.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Escentric 04 EDT
Fourth Axis EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 31% vs 53%
Juniper 25% vs 46%
Only in Escentric 04
Bergamot 19% Pink Pepper 16% Cannabis 9%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 29% vs 51%

Accords

Escentric 04 Fourth Axis
100%
Citrus
65%
85%
Aromatic
80%
Woody
85%
Fresh
70%
Green
60%
50%
Fruity
50%
30%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
65%
85%
Woody shared
80%
85%
70%
60%
Fruity shared
50%
50%
30%

Performance

Escentric 04 Fourth Axis
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Escentric 04

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Luminous grapefruit and herbal freshness make it ideal for spring and summer, but the woody base and subtle warmth from sandalwood and resins allow for versatility in fall. Its airy nature is less suited to deep winter cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Moderate projection and clean, modern freshness make it office and casual friendly, while the zesty citrus and soft woods add intrigue for dates. It is a bit too characterful and idiosyncratic for highly formal or sporty settings.

Fourth Axis

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The bright grapefruit-juniper opening and airy woody heart feel freshest in spring and summer, carrying into early autumn before the cold mutes it.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Clean and unisex enough for the office or daily wear, with enough character for a casual date; too understated for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Escentric 04 EDT
Fourth Axis EDP
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