Is SMEL. Molecule a dupe of Escentric Molecules Molecule 01?
Molecule 01 EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDT |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Molecule EDT
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Molecule 01
- Molecule
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Copycat's Molecule is, like the Escentric Molecules original, built around a single note - Iso E Super. It reproduces the same velvety, skin-close woody aura reasonably well, though it doesn't quite match the original's radiative, comes-and-goes intensity on skin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Core Notes
Core Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Iso E Super
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Iso E Super
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Iso E Super
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Iso E Super
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A neutral, low-key woody scent that wears comfortably across most of the year without a strong seasonal pull.
Occasions
Its minimal, skin-close character suits office and everyday casual wear rather than formal or evening occasions.
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.
Every one of its 1 notes is in the original, including Iso E Super
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Molecule 01 EDT
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