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Molecule 05 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 05 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Confusion Eau de Parfum bottle Confusion 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 - Confusion EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nasomatto Baraonda. Built around Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Nasomatto Baraonda.
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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
Confusion EDP

Notes

Molecule 05
Confusion

Core Notes

Core Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Only in Molecule 05
Cashmeran 100%
Only in Confusion
Ambrette 54% Rose 46%
Only in Confusion
Ambroxan 51% Musk 49%

Accords

Molecule 05 Confusion
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 Confusion
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Confusion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
72%
Key Similarities

Very similar olfactory profile and scent character

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Molecule 05 EDT
Confusion EDP
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