Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules

Best Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Molecule 01 is a woody floral musk centred entirely on iso-e-super, a synthetic note known for its smooth, cedar-like warmth and subtle translucence. It offers a minimalist yet striking presence that feels both intimate and expansive, without traditional top or base notes. Those drawn to this fragrance often appreciate its clean, modern character and the way it enhances the skin’s natural scent without overwhelming it.

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Blamage

Blamage by Nasomatto £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • animalic notes
  • birch tar
  • iso-e-super
  • leather
  • metallic notes
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

Space leather from a planet where green apples grow from metal trees. A dust of musk floats across a landscape of transparent woods and nuclear fallout.

 

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Foul Play

Foul Play by Raconteur £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cypress
  • indole
  • iso-e-super
  • labdanum
  • leather
  • oud
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

For lovers of ball sports 
and those who don’t play by the rules

Orange blossom absolute, leather and musk. A scent that flouts perfumery convention (no top or middle notes) - made solely of base notes.

Defies authority. Doesn’t conform. Plays for meaning, not for score. Leads from own path, with tender heart. Not here for likes. Not here for follows. Works Hard. Plays Harder. Hard to catch. Harder to forget.

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Gold | Personal

Gold | Personal by Commodity £135.00

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  • Key notes:
  • iso-e-super
  • leather
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

The signature Gold essence of vanilla, sandalwood and amber made ethereal with Iso E Super. The delicate vanilla-based fragrance catches the skin with a soft, barely-there glimmer. A sheer, luxurious scent that leaves a trail of sensuality wherever you go.

This is the Personal version of Gold, for those who prefer a subtle, intimately-projecting fragrance that invites closeness. Also try Gold | Balanced & Expressive and Gold | Bold.

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Montabaco

Montabaco by Ormonde Jayne £295.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • black tea
  • cardamom
  • clary sage
  • iso-e-super
  • juniper
  • sandalwood
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • spicy
  • woody

An ornate tobacco leather with a hint of intoxicating tobacco bloom, as well as fresh leaves.

Montabaco is part of the Four Corners of the Earth collection and represents Latin America, the land where tobacco originated.

The perfumer conjures the original jungle encounters between natives and the sailor-explorers (who were totally oblivious to the magic of tobacco at that point). This is a novel interpretation of a tobacco-themed perfume, invoking lush green shadows full of parrot cries, mysterious blooms, and adventure.

The elixir is also exceptionally concentrated, at 42%. Hence the 'intensivo' in the title.

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Namedrops

Namedrops by Raconteur £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • iso-e-super
  • pepper
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • transparent

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Olm

Olm by Zoologist £200.00

  • Key notes:
  • cashmeran
  • iso-e-super
  • mineral accord
  • sandalwood
  • seaweed
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • unconventional
  • woody

Over millions of years, persistent rainwater gnaws at porous limestone, carving out karsts deep within the earth. Carried in droplets, sediment grows upon itself, forming misshapen statues. The stalagmites and stalactites reach for one another, patient in the knowledge that one day they will meet. No sunlight breaches these cavern walls, but something has. Somewhere in time, a family of olms, aquatic salamanders, wandered into the limestone cave and never re-emerged. Generations in darkness have stripped the olms of colour and sight. Pale and blind they wait, sometimes for years, for the subterranean river to deliver a meal of larvae or shrimp to their murky abode.

Close your eyes and follow Zoologist Olm into a cavern of sensory delight. Aromachemicals float in mineral water, flowing into a dewy limestone passage that shimmers with algae and amber, stirring up earthy sandalwood and musks. Olm is not seen. Olm is felt. Let this unique fragrance awaken something deep within you.


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Orange Crush

Orange Crush by Fugazzi £140.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • iso-e-super
  • orange
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • woody

More is less. Orchestrated with just three main ingredients. One: Iso-e-Super (with its sensation of soft, transparent wood). Two: white amber (with its comforting, almost skin-like warmth). Three: orange (lavishly applied). The effect: a warm/fresh velvetiness that intensifies the longer it lives on the skin.

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Panda

Panda by Zoologist £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • green tea
  • iso-e-super
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • green

The adorable Panda is a born charmer and a true ambassador of peace. Indigenous to the Sichuan bamboo forests, the Panda’s natural habitat is a majestic mosaic of dewy greens and enchanting aromas.

Panda is a fresh green fragrance that combines the delightful scents of bamboo and zisu leaves to send you on an unforgettable aromatic adventure. Your journey begins at a quaint Sichuan pepper farm surrounded by mountain streams and then leads you through a forest of osmanthus flowers as you finally make your way into a cozy garden filled with juicy mandarin trees and blooming lilies. Panda is a scent ensemble that will truly awaken and rejuvenate your senses.

Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel

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Paper | Balanced & Expressive

Paper | Balanced & Expressive by Commodity £135.00

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  • Key notes:
  • iso-e-super
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • transparent
  • woody

This heartfelt scent was created by a combination of rich cedarwood and  sandalwood, evoking the warm and cozy feeling of writing a love letter. The drydown is reminiscent of fresh linen.

This is the Balanced & Expressive version of Paper, with a noticeable projection that’ll make a mark, not a scene. Also try Paper | Personal and Paper | Bold.

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Paper | Bold

Paper | Bold by Commodity £135.00

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  • Key notes:
  • iso-e-super
  • sandalwood
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

An Iso E Super with personality, Paper | Bold is an earthy and robust rendition. The combination of earthy vetiver, wet woods and Iso E Super is unmistakable and reminiscent of mossy woods after rain.

This is the Bold version of Paper — a powerful, room-filling rendition of its Balanced counterpart, infused with deep, dark notes that’ll make your presence known. Also try Paper | Personal and Paper | Balanced & Expressive.

About Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules

How does Molecule 01 differ from these fragrances?
Molecule 01 is a minimalist scent focused solely on iso-e-super, creating a subtle woody floral musk effect. The fragrances listed combine iso-e-super with other notes such as leather, spices, or citrus, resulting in more complex and varied olfactory experiences.
What is iso-e-super and why is it significant?
Iso-e-super is a synthetic molecule known for its smooth, woody, and slightly cedar-like aroma. It is prized for its ability to blend closely with skin chemistry, producing a subtle but long-lasting scent that can enhance other fragrance notes.
Can these fragrances be used as a signature scent like Molecule 01?
Yes, many of these fragrances offer distinctive compositions centred on iso-e-super that can function as signature scents. However, their additional notes may create a more pronounced or complex character compared to Molecule 01’s minimalist style.