How it smells
Main smell: amber and musky. It opens with ambroxan and bergamot, moves to ambroxan and cedar needles and dries down to ambroxan and cetalox.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Escentric Molecule 02 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Escentric Molecules Escentric Molecule 02 EDT
Escentric Molecules is the house behind Escentric Molecule 02 EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Escentric Molecules perfumes worth knowing
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Escentric 02, Escentric Molecule 01 and Escentric Molecule 01 + Black Tea.
Escentric Molecule 02 longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 and Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume Superdose last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Escentric Molecules Power of 10 Limited Edition Molecule 02 unisex lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like ambroxan and cetalox are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 is a lighter match.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €244. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Mont Blanc Variety and Mont Blanc Explorer.
Escentric Molecule 02 through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 spreads further.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2018.
Escentric Molecule 02 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 (3 shared notes), Mont Blanc Variety (3 shared notes), Mont Blanc Explorer (3 shared notes) and Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume Superdose (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 starts from €86.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Who would like Escentric Molecule 02?
People who enjoy amber and musky smells.
When did Escentric Molecule 02 come out?
It came out in 2008.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.