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Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 01 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Particle Eau de Parfum bottle Particle EDP

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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 - Particle EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Escentric Molecules Molecule 1 - a woody fragrance led by Iso E Super, with amber depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Molecule 01
Particle

Core Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Only in Molecule 01
Iso E Super 100%
Only in Particle
Iso E Super 100%
Only in Particle
Cedar 100%
Only in Particle
Woody 53% Amber 47%

Accords

Molecule 01 Particle
100%
Woody
90%
80%
Musky
40%
Amber
78%
Aromatic
66%
20%
Powdery
10%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
90%
80%
Amber shared
40%
78%
66%
20%
10%

Performance

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

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.

Particle

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Molecule 01 EDT
Particle EDP
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