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Molecule 02 by Escentric Molecules

Men Women 2008

Perfumer
Geza Schoen

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Escentric Molecules' Molecule 02 is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2008, this composition features the nose of Geza Schoen.

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  • Winter 17%
  • Spring 30%
  • Summer 30%
  • Autumn 22%
  • Day 69%
  • Night 31%

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4,931 votes

  • Positive 72%
  • Negative 16%
  • Neutral 12%
positive reviews 4.9 k community votes
LongevityModerate SillageIntimate Best momentDay CharacterUnisex

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About Molecule 02

Main accord amber Year 2008 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Geza Schoen

Escentric MoleculesMolecule 02 is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2008, this composition features the nose of Geza Schoen.

Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

2,180 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Intimate

2,474 votes

Character

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1,478 votes

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  1. It leaves me speechless; it’s a total addiction. Smells like metal and cold, something I’ve never tried before and absolutely love.

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  2. Petrellimaster

    I owned it and noticed it very rarely; honestly, it doesn’t smell like anything.

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  3. oliendobonito

    It smells like freshly showered skin with neutral soap and shampoo—that pure, clean scent. I love it for sleeping; it’s so relaxing. People say sometimes others can’t smell it after hours, but they can. If that happens to you, it’s anosmia (olfactory fatigue), which is normal and not dangerous. Ambroxan does this to some people: you think it’s gone, but others still smell it.

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  4. Light wood and cypress with green notes. It feels clean, with ambroxan and a soft musk touch.

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  5. It’s great but rare. Smells like industrial cleanliness and metal, fresh as the cold air in a city, oxygenated. It’s like the scent of new appliances or chargers. Despite being unusual, I like it; it smells like an office worker. Perfect for meetings and professional settings, very unisex. The trail is beastly—they smell it from three meters away, though it comes and goes. On the skin, it sometimes fades and then magically reappears, so don’t buy it blindly.

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  6. It’s amazing but very rare; if I had to describe it, it’s a clean, industrial, metallic scent, yet fresh like the air in a frozen city, super oxygenated. I know it might sound weird; it’s like the smell of brand-new appliances or chargers. Despite being unusual, it’s pleasant, smells like an office worker, ideal for business meetings and professional environments, very unisex in my opinion. The trail is beastly; you can notice it at three meters, but it comes and goes. On the skin, it seems to disappear sometimes and then magically reappear, which is why don’t buy it blind.

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  7. Fraganceando_madrid

    My favorite from the line. Fresh, clean, with a metallic touch… it’s a fragrance that (unlike others in the line) lasts for quite a few hours and leaves a very pleasant trail. I’ve used it mostly in summer, as it works great in the heat (on my skin). I’ve tried several layering combinations and, without a doubt, prefer wearing it alone. A good option as a signature fragrance for work; it’s not invasive but noticeable and gives a sense of cleanliness. Longevity (always on my skin) is about 6-7 hours, moderate trail, moderate/low projection.

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  8. Fraganceando_madrid

    It’s my favorite from the line. Fresh, clean, with a metallic touch. Unlike others, I can feel it for many hours and it leaves a pleasant trail. I wear it in summer; it works great in the heat. I’ve tried several blends, but I prefer it alone. A good signature option for work; it doesn’t overpower but is noticeable and gives a clean feeling. Lasts about 6-7 hours with moderate trail and projection.

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  9. tamagotchi

    I find it very masculine, but I love it. Smells like a wealthy person. I recommend it for the office, work events, and company parties.

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  10. How curious; at first, I sensed a synthetic cleaning aroma, not very strong. It reminds me of an unperfumed cleaning product—just plain cleanliness. It’s quite chemical, obviously, due to that unique chemical note, but I’m not sure how to explain it. It’s addictive and totally usable despite the chemical scent because it’s not strong at all. To feel it, you need to be very close; then it blends with the skin and smells like clothes in the sun or freshly out of the dryer, though that’s just the trail. It’s too personal; the next day, I could still feel it as clean skin, as if I’d showered with a neutral, hypoallergenic, unscented baby soap—just pure clean. I think you should spray it on various parts of your body and clothes. In short, it smells like pure cleanliness without additives. Mixed with your skin, it can vary. In my opinion, it’s unisex but slightly masculine. If you want a clean trail, I doubt it’s for you. It comes in bursts, sometimes stronger, sometimes weaker. I think it would pair well with another clean perfume. I still need to experiment because it’s particular and evokes sensations of having smelled it in other things.

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  11. Claudiaaa

    Absolute beast… I can’t stop using it. I wear it alone and for layering because it’s a total fixer and boosts everything. Smells like rich, super-clean skin, like you just stepped out into the sun or sea mist. Sometimes the sweet labdanum bites, other times you get the salt of breaking waves mixed with freshly cut pine, but the best part is how it all blends into a sexy, delicate natural skin scent—the kind that smells good without trying. It’s intimate and sexy but not aggressive; it’s that kind of sexy that doesn’t ask for anything. True, it doesn’t project much; at times it feels like soft bursts with real punch. Only people very close, or when you greet them, catch it. If you wear it on a date, they’ll notice it more through physical contact. You notice it when you move your hair (if applied at the nape) or your hands (on the wrists), and it’s brutal on clothes, lasting until the wash. Worn alone, it’s 100% unisex, smells like a clean person, and invites you to get closer again.

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  12. Memoquique

    I’m one of that 35% who can’t smell it, which is sad because I’m a fan of 01 and 05; that’s why I switched to someone who can perceive it—don’t even think about buying it blind. Edit: I bought it again and now use it for layering, and it really works 😁

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  13. To me, it smells more like fresh wood and green notes than ambroxan. Very pleasant, masculine, and elegant. Sometimes the scent is clear, other times it fades. What a curious house.

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  14. To me, it smells more like fresh wood and green than ambroxan. Very pleasant, masculine, and elegant. Sometimes you catch it clearly, other times it fades away. This house is very curious.

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  15. It’s great but for me, it has nothing special. I bought it blind because people said it was a must-have, but for me, it’s a cousin of D&G’s Light Blue but less intense. To repeat, it’s not bad for daily wear and people like it, but I won’t repurchase.

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  16. Escentric Molecules’ Molecule 02 is a scent you won’t go unnoticed; some will ask what you’re wearing, many will sense its magic but stay silent out of shyness. M-02 is another synthetic gem from Geza Schoen, a genius of modern perfumery who brought us a new air. This guy broke all the rules, proving that new and interesting things can be created without following old rules. Its success isn’t due to marketing, but to public acceptance, which is growing more loyal and numerous every day.

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