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Molecule 05 Eau de Toilette bottle Molecule 05 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
RP Wood Eau de Parfum bottle RP Wood 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 - RP Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton Pur Oud - a oud fragrance led by Oud, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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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
RP Wood EDP

Notes

Molecule 05
RP Wood

Core Notes

Core Notes

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Only in Molecule 05
Cashmeran 100%
Only in RP Wood
Oud 100%
Only in RP Wood
Ambrettolide 100%
Only in RP Wood
Helvetolide 100%

Accords

Molecule 05 RP Wood
100%
Woody
78%
Oud
90%
60%
Musky
Amber
54%
50%
Resinous
40%
Earthy
30%
Fresh
Woody shared
100%
78%
Oud
90%
60%
54%
50%
40%
30%

Performance

Molecule 05 RP Wood
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.

RP Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The oud character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its oud, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
70%
Key Similarities

Very similar olfactory profile and scent character

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Molecule 05 EDT
RP Wood EDP
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