The Last Day of Summer Eau de Parfum vs Molecule 03 Eau de Toilette

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The Last Day of Summer Eau de Parfum bottle The Last Day of Summer EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2019 Year 2010
££££ Price Tier ££
Molecule 03 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 03 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Last Day of Summer EDP
A meditative, high-quality woody-spicy scent that captures autumn's golden hour-subtle, elegant, and contemplative, perfect for those who savor the quiet transition of seasons.
Statement
Our Verdict - Molecule 03 EDT
A radical exercise in vetiver minimalism, Molecule 03 is a pure, green-woody study that feels elemental and raw. It's challenging, subtle, and niche-perfect for vetiver devotees, but divisive for the uninitiated.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Last Day of Summer EDP
Molecule 03 EDT

Notes

The Last Day of Summer
Molecule 03

Core Notes

Core Notes

Vetiver 100%

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Only in The Last Day of Summer
Earthy 100%
Only in Molecule 03
Vetiver 100%
Only in The Last Day of Summer
Cypress 54% Nutmeg 46%
Only in The Last Day of Summer
Cedar 53% Vetiver 47%
Only in The Last Day of Summer
Patchouli 57% Musk 24% Sandalwood 19%

Accords

The Last Day of Summer Molecule 03
100%
Woody
100%
85%
Fresh Spicy
25%
Green
85%
75%
Earthy
75%
60%
Aromatic
50%
Mineral
40%
30%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
25%
85%
Earthy shared
75%
75%
Aromatic shared
60%
50%
40%
30%

Performance

The Last Day of Summer Molecule 03
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

The Last Day of Summer

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

This scent's dense woods, earthy vetiver, and spicy nutmeg evoke the crispness and melancholy of autumn, making it ideal for fall and early winter. It's less suited for heat, as its warmth and depth can feel heavy in summer but comforting in cold seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

The moderate projection and elegant woody-spicy character fit best for casual, creative, or slightly formal settings, while its subtlety and sophistication make it appropriate for dates and office wear. Its contemplative mood is less fitting for sporty or highly active occasions.

Molecule 03

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The bitter green, woody, and earthy profile is ideal for spring and fall, echoing the scent of wet grass, roots, and forest floor. Its lack of sweetness and moderate projection make it refreshing in mild heat but can seem too sharp or raw for winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its subtle projection and clean, naturalistic impression make it very suitable for office and casual settings, especially for those who appreciate minimalist or niche fragrances. The stark, bitter green and woody character is not romantic or dressed-up in tone, and the linearity makes it less fitting for formal or athletic environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fresh spicy, earthy

Key Differences

Without cedar and cypress

Where to buy

The Last Day of Summer EDP
Molecule 03 EDT

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