Escentric Molecules 2021 EDT

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Molecule 01 + Mandarin

by Geza Schoen

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Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Geza Schoen. Escentric Molecules's Molecule 01 + Mandarin carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A hyper-realistic mandarin peel explodes then retreats, leaving a whisper of woods and musk. This is minimalism at its most radiant: brisk, uplifting, and truly for citrus lovers, but too soft and fleeting for those craving presence.
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Molecule 01 + Mandarin 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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The sparkling citrus freshness and airy woody-musk base are ideally suited to spring and summer, evoking the sensation of sun-warmed skin and juicy mandarins. The lightness and low projection make it less suited to the cold or for cutting through autumnal and winter air.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its inoffensive, minimal, skin-close nature makes it perfect for the office or casual wear. The uplifting, clean citrus is also ideal for gym or sport. It lacks the complexity or presence for formal occasions but can offer a subtle, fresh charm on a date.

Ingredients and allergens

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

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

Molecule 01 + Mandarin is the olfactory equivalent of slicing into a sun-warmed mandarin-zesty, juicy, and almost photorealistic in its opening. The citrus rush is luminous, sparkling, and utterly fresh, before it gently subsides into the airy, woody-musk haze of Iso E Super. Subtle hints of cedar and faint musk add dimension, but the scent remains linear, clean, and quietly radiant throughout its life. A perfect citrus for those who want to feel invigorated and light, never overwhelmed.

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