Molecule 01 is unlike anything you will ever wear. It is one of the most mysteriously alluring scents wrapped in simplicity. For us, the phenomenon of Molecule 01 came completely out of left field. When we first encountered it in 2005, our first impression was that we couldn’t smell a thing. We weren’t sure what to think, but we wore it just as the description urged us to do, and didn’t really notice the subtle scent on ourselves. The response from others, however, was undeniable. Each time we wore it, somebody would ask what we were wearing. It was astonishing how predictably this occurred.
Molecule 01 is an aroma chemical, which are used in virtually all modern fragrances to recreate scents like jasmine or cedar or a host of other familiar olfactory favorites. This fragrance, however, is the first to to pay homage to Iso E Super, which you probably know as a sweet sandalwood/cedar-like smell. Because Molecule 01 is an aroma chemical rather than a perfume, it behaves differently. You have to wear it to understand it. If you have a bottle Molecule and feel that it smells of nothing, be patient. Keep using it. The velvety woody note is highly sensitive to body chemistry and twists and turns as it evolves, combining with the wearers’ own natural scent to create an extraordinary alluring quality. The science of scent is truly on display and is sure to delight those woody fragrance aficionados who love to venture forth and discover something devastatingly unique. A true phenomenon in its own right.
Brand
ESCENTRIC MOLECULES
ESCENTRIC MOLECULES
Escentric Molecules, playfully known as the "anti-fragrance fragrance brand," was created by renowned perfumer Geza Schoen in 2006. The German brand places its focus on perfumery as the art of chemistry, exploring the qualities of one aroma-molecule in two separate ways.
Raised in Germany, Schoen's interest in the fragrance world began at age 13, when he started hoarding men's fragrances in search of the perfect scent. Pursuing this passion, he took his junior perfumers exam at H&R in Paris and then left for London in 2001, where he collaborated with the designers of Boudicca to create the fragrance Wode. He later returned to Germany in 2005.
The Escentric Molecules brand is a true revolution in the art of perfumery. The fragrances are presented in pairs: an Escentric fragrance and a Molecule fragrance. The Escentric fragrance is a formula containing 65 percent aroma-molecule and a combination of ingredients to enhance its key qualities. The Molecule fragrance contains the aroma-molecule in its pure form without any additional odorants.
The earliest Escentric Molecules fragrances were launched in 2006: Escentric 01 and Molecule 01. This fragrance pair was created around the molecule Iso E Super. Escentric 02 and Molecule 02, focused on the aroma-molecule Ambroxan, were released in 2008. Escentric 03 and Molecule 03 followed these scents in 2010 and were based on the profile of the molecule Vetiveryl Acetate. Each of these fragrances is designed to be worn by both men and women.
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Before sampling this, I read dozens of reviews – half of which claimed to not smell a thing, and thought this must’ve been an inside joke in the fragcomm or a scam….
But I got a sample.
When I sprayed this, there was a clear, distinct scent there. It sort of a smells like warm sandalwood from a slight distance with the tiniest hint of the powder that you get from matcha. It’s honestly annoying how many compliments I get when I wear this over something that has dozens of notes and accords perfectly blended.
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