Escentric Molecules 2017 EDT Pheromone

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Molecule 04

by Geza Schoen

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Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Geza Schoen. Escentric Molecules's Molecule 04 carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A single-molecule sandalwood bomb with nuclear longevity and projection, Molecule 04 is both futuristic-minimal and comfortingly creamy. Polarising and persistent, it carves a soft, woody aura around you that’s as divisive as it is unforgettable.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Woody
  • Clean
  • Cozy
$115.00 at Escentric Molecules UK 1.0 fl oz (30 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Molecule 04 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Javanol100%

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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Molecule 04's creamy, transparent woody aura adapts to any temperature, but the assertive sillage and warmth of sandalwood make it especially comfortable in fall and winter, while the fresh grapefruit opening keeps it lively in spring. In peak summer heat, its strength may be overwhelming for some.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

With beastly projection and trail, Molecule 04 can overwhelm close spaces and is best for casual wear or when making a subtle signature statement. It's too assertive and persistent for most office or formal settings but shines for personal style, layering, and relaxed environments.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER)

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

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 04 is the olfactory essence of Javanol-sandalwood reimagined for the 21st century. The opening is a sparkling, metallic grapefruit peel that lifts the composition with a fresh, zesty brightness before melting into a velvety, powdery, and creamy sandalwood cloud. Hints of rose, juniper, and a whisper of spice and musk flicker at the edges, but the star is a transparent, almost holographic woodiness that feels simultaneously warm, clean, and ethereal. The sillage is both ghostly and tenacious-sometimes vanishing, only to reappear and fill the air with a modern, synthetic sandalwood aura that lingers for days. This is not your cozy Mysore, but an abstract, airy, and subtly sensual skin scent that leaves an indelible mark.

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