MOLéCULE No. 8 Eau de Parfum bottle MOLéCULE No. 8
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2015 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus Eau de Parfum bottle Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus

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MOLéCULE No. 8
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - MOLéCULE No. 8
This one is a divisive minimalist wonder. What some call a sophisticated, unique Nordic forest, others dismiss as bland and barely-there. If you like your scents subtle and personal, this might be your jam; if you're chasing compliments, look elsewhere.
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Our Verdict - Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus
A solid, no-nonsense woody aromatic that's as reliable as your favourite jeans. It's not a rule-breaker, but it doesn't need to be when it smells this good.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 28%
Floral 1% 6%
Fruity 7% 9%
Green 0% 7%
Sweet 14% 5%
Warm 0% 2%
Woody 44% 38%
Earthy 31% 20%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 8% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
MOLéCULE No. 8 EdP
Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus EdP

Notes

MOLéCULE No. 8
Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus
Bergamot 100%
Shared Notes
Woody 39% vs 33%
Only in MOLéCULE No. 8
Mandarin 35% Patchouli 25%
Only in Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus
Cypress 33% Davana 33%
Only in Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus
Patchouli 50% Cedar 50%

Accords

MOLéCULE No. 8 Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus
100%
Woody
100%
77%
Citrus
49%
Aromatic
63%
55%
Patchouli
49%
50%
Oud
Green
49%
43%
Rose
Woody shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
77%
49%
63%
Patchouli shared
55%
49%
Oud
50%
49%
43%

Performance

MOLéCULE No. 8 Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

MOLéCULE No. 8

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, woody profile make it ideal for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While many describe it as a 'skin scent' with poor projection, some find it lasts well, though the close sillage means it's less suited for loud events.

Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

This woody aromatic is versatile enough for daily wear, leaning towards casual and office settings due to its clean, inoffensive nature. While it holds a certain elegance, its fresh woody profile might be a touch too relaxed for truly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
83%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Patchouli accords and Woody, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

MOLéCULE No. 8
Riyaz Kalsekar Signature Plus
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