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Molecule 05 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 05 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Body of Water Eau de Parfum bottle Body of Water EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Molecule 05 EDT
A study in modern minimalism, Molecule 05 is an intimate cloud of musky, pine-touched wood. Subtle, quietly radiant, and beautifully understated, it's a skin scent for those who want to smell unique without ever shouting.
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Our Verdict - Body of Water EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo - Baie 19. Built around , it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Le Labo - Baie 19.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Molecule 05 EDT
Body of Water EDP

Notes

Molecule 05
Body of Water

Core Notes

Core Notes

Only in Molecule 05
Cashmeran 100%

Accords

Molecule 05 Body of Water
100%
Woody
70%
60%
Musky
50%
Resinous
Sweet
50%
40%
Earthy
30%
Fresh
Woody shared
100%
70%
60%
50%
50%
40%
30%

Performance

Molecule 05 Body of Water
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Molecule 05

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Molecule 05 is airy, dry, and resinous with a pine-like character that shines in warm weather, making it ideal for spring and summer. Its subtle warmth and clean musky undertone can still work in mild fall but lack the heft for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle projection and clean, woody-musk character make it perfect for office, casual, and even sport settings-never overwhelming. Less suited to formal occasions due to its sheer, minimalist presence.

Body of Water

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the amber signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
69%
Key Similarities

Very similar olfactory profile and scent character

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Molecule 05 EDT
Body of Water EDP
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