Escentric Molecules 2023 EDT

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Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood

by Geza Schoen

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Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Geza Schoen. Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood and Iso E Super. Escentric Molecules's Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some smell delicious smoky wood, others get a whiff of a butcher's shop. Not a safe blind-buy, but if it clicks with your skin, it's a unique and captivating scent. It's Molecule 01 so you might go anosmic, but others will smell it for hours.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Subtle
  • Warm
  • Modern
$185.00 at Escentric Molecules UK 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, cozy woodiness make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can shine. It's versatile enough for some office settings but might be too smoky for formal events and definitively not suited for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine the warm, sweet embrace of guaiac wood, like a campfire that's just settled, mingling with the ethereal, skin-enhancing quality of Iso E Super. There's a delicate smokiness, gently enveloping and slightly musky, with an underlying creamy warmth. Sometimes, you'll detect a fleeting, almost savoury twist that quickly fades to a subtly sweet, woody skin scent.

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Where to buy

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