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Not A Perfume Eau de Parfum bottle Not A Perfume EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
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2010 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Molecule 02 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 02 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Not A Perfume EDP
A skin-scent for minimalists and scent-shy, Not A Perfume is the ultimate in modern understated elegance. Its pure, hypoallergenic formula is both easygoing and quietly magnetic.
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Our Verdict - Molecule 02 EDT
A minimalistic, molecular amber scent that radiates a clean, skin-like aura. Molecule 02 is for those who want to smell quietly magnetic rather than overtly perfumed-effortlessly modern, understated, and endlessly wearable.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Not A Perfume EDP
Molecule 02 EDT

Notes

Not A Perfume
Molecule 02

Core Notes

Core Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Molecule 02
Ambroxan 100%
Only in Not A Perfume
Hedione 57% Iso E Super 43%
Only in Not A Perfume
Ambroxan 45% Cetalox 41% Musk 14%

Accords

Not A Perfume Molecule 02
95%
Amber
95%
85%
Woody
65%
80%
Musky
85%
50%
Balsamic
40%
Fresh
50%
45%
Powdery
Amber shared
95%
95%
Woody shared
85%
65%
Musky shared
80%
85%
50%
Fresh shared
40%
50%
45%

Performance

Not A Perfume Molecule 02
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Not A Perfume

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Its clean, airy and minimalist amber-woody-musk character is ideal for spring and summer, never cloying or heavy. It lacks warmth or density for winter's cold, but can feel crisp and inviting on mild autumn days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

With subtle projection, hypoallergenic composition, and a neutral, universally pleasant scent, it's perfect for office, casual, or active settings. Too understated for most formal events but effortlessly clean for daily use.

Molecule 02

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The clean amber-musk character and airy ambroxan make this ideal for spring and summer, offering transparency and subtle warmth without heaviness. In cooler weather, it may feel too ethereal and lacks the density for winter's chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle projection and clean musky-amber vibe are perfect for the office or casual settings, never overwhelming those nearby. Less suited to formal or romantic dates, where more presence or complexity is often desired.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Not A Perfume EDP
Molecule 02 EDT

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