100ml
ESCENTRIC MOLECULES
MOLECULE 01 + IRIS
Eau De Toilette
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$185
Description
Molecule 01 + Iris pairs the velvety, woody-amber radiance of Iso E Super with a luxurious dose of iris pallida absolue for a minimalist yet irresistibly tactile signature. The iris lends a creamy, powdery, suede-like softness, while Iso E Super wraps it in a smooth, modern woodiness that feels like a second skin. Subtle hedione adds a gentle, jasmine-like airiness, giving the fragrance an elegant, airy and quietly luminous aura. The result is a clean, understated scent that feels both intimate and refined, with excellent yet unobtrusive diffusion. Created by Geza Schoen for unisex.
Scent Profile
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Creamy
Musky
Fresh
Airy
Soft
Notes
Top Notes
HedioneMiddle Notes
Iris Pallida Absolue
Base Notes
Iso E SuperAbout ESCENTRIC MOLECULES
Escentric Molecules is a well-established privately owned niche fragrance brand with a cult following for almost 20 years. The brand founded by Geza Schoen (Perfume Nose) and Paul White (Creative Director) consists of a relatively small team based in London and Berlin with an entrepreneurial, passionate and creative culture.
Perfumer
Geza Schoen
Perfumer Geza Schoen has a reputation as a rebel in the fragrance world.
In 2001, disillusioned with the industry’s increasing commercialisation, he resigned his job at fragrance manufacturers, H & R in Paris and moved to London. Here he met designers, Brian Kirkby and Zowie Broach of Boudicca, working with them over several years to create their fiercely individual scent, Wode.
It was in London, in 2006, that he launched Escentric Molecules: Often described as the ‘anti-fragrance fragrance brand’ Escentric Molecules confounded expectations to become an exponential success.
In 2009 he initiated The Beautiful Mind Series, working with outstanding women in different creative fields to construct fragrances dedicated to the power of the female mind. In 2017 he launched Project Renegades with friends and fellow-perfumers, Mark Buxton and Bertrand Duchaufour. Throughout his career Schoen has collaborated on conceptual projects such as Paper Passion, a fragrance with Steidl, Wallpaper* and Karl Lagerfeld; and worked with artists such as Wolfgang Georgsdorf, for whom he made 64 odours for Smeller, an olfactory organ that spectators can play like a piano to make aromascapes. In 2005 he returned to his native Germany where he lives and works in Berlin.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent10 reviews
Luckyscent
5.0/5 • 9 reviews
Twisted Lily
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Molecule 01 + Iris as a clean, creamy, powdery iris wrapped in the familiar cocooning warmth of Iso E Super, with an almost “your skin but better” effect. Many praise its elegant subtlety and soft projection that still leaves a noticeable aura, calling it an effortlessly sophisticated daily signature. Some note that its minimalism and Iso E Super transparency can make it seem faint or even imperceptible to the wearer depending on skin chemistry.
Pros
Performance excellence: Many users report very good longevity for such a sheer composition, with the Iso E Super base lingering for 8+ hours on skin and subtly radiating throughout the day.
Versatile appeal: Frequently praised as an easy, office-safe and everyday fragrance that works in warm weather, casual settings and close-contact situations where heavy perfumes can feel intrusive.
Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the high-grade iris pallida as smelling luxurious, creamy and refined, and appreciate how smoothly it is blended with Iso E Super for a modern, niche feel.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some wearers find the scent too soft or minimalistic, noting that nose fatigue with Iso E Super can make it hard for them to smell on themselves even while others still detect it.
Situational drawback: A number of reviewers feel it can be underwhelming for nights out or cold weather when a louder, more complex or more traditionally perfumey scent is desired.
Comparisons
Similar to Molecule 01: Reviewers often say it smells like the original Molecule 01 but dressed in a soft, powdery iris veil, maintaining the same woody-velvety backbone with added creaminess.
Reminds reviewers of classic iris fragrances: Some compare its vibe to refined iris-centric scents in niche perfumery, but note that Molecule 01 + Iris is far more minimalist, transparent and woody-musky than traditional powdery florals.
Vibe & Emotions
Calm confidence: Worn when people want to feel quietly put-together and polished without drawing overt attention to their fragrance.
Clean intimacy: Chosen for close encounters, dates or at-home wear when a soft, skin-like, comforting scent feels most appropriate.
Modern elegance: Associated with minimalist outfits and contemporary settings where a subtle, streamlined and sophisticated aura is desired.
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