Escentric Molecules 2008 EDT Pheromone

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Escentric 02

by Geza Schoen

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Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Geza Schoen. Escentric 02 opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Lime, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Iris, Freesia, Pink Pepper, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Muscone, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Ambroxan. Escentric Molecules's Escentric 02 carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is the ultimate 'invisible but present' skin scent - a transparent veil of musk, citrus, and mineral warmth that draws people in without ever shouting. Effortless, elegant, and quietly sensual.
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  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Escentric 02 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Its airy citrus, musky, and mineral character feels especially at home in spring and summer, with enough woody and amber facets to carry into fall. It is less suited for winter, where its subtlety and lack of depth may get lost in the cold.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, non-intrusive freshness and low projection make it ideal for office, casual, and close encounters like dates. It is understated for formal wear and not energizing enough for high-sweat sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Escentric 02 Eau de Toilette is a quietly radiant fusion of ambroxan, sparkling citrus, and soft musky woods. The opening is a fizzy, mineral-dusted citrus cocktail - bergamot, mandarin, lime, and a hint of Almdudler herbal fizz, reminiscent of a gin and tonic enjoyed in the sun. Hedione and orris lend a sheer, floral transparency, while a core of ambroxan and muscone wraps the skin in a silken, clean warmth. Vetiver and ginger provide a subtle green-woody edge, but the overall effect is airy, smooth, and almost weightless. Like the scent of fresh laundry, new electronics, and gentle skin, Escentric 02 is both futuristic and comfortingly familiar - a signature for those who want to be noticed only by those who come close.

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