Escentric Molecules 2006 EDT Pheromone

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Molecule 01

by Geza Schoen

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Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Geza Schoen. Escentric Molecules's Molecule 01 carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

The ultimate 'your skin but better' fragrance, Molecule 01 is an elusive, minimalist woody-musk that whispers rather than shouts. Its Iso E Super molecule creates an intimate, quietly sophisticated aura that feels both modern and personal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Iso E Super100%

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, woody-musk character and sheer weight make it ideal for spring and summer, but it can subtly enhance skin in any season. Not strong enough to cut through winter cold, but versatile for mild to warm weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Extremely subtle and skin-like, Molecule 01 is perfect for low-key settings, the office, and casual encounters. Its minimal sillage and clean impression suit intimate and professional environments, less so for events demanding presence.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Molecule 01 is built entirely around Iso E Super, a synthetic molecule with a uniquely woody, velvety-musk profile. The scent hovers just above the skin, creating a gentle aura of pencil shavings, cedar air, and soft amber. At times nearly imperceptible, it radiates a sense of streamlined modernity and understated confidence. Its subtlety is its magic: some wearers go nose-blind, while others find themselves enveloped in a cocoon of woody warmth, powdery softness, and serene calm. Never loud, always intriguing.

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