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    ESCENTRIC MOLECULES

    MOLECULE 01 + MANDARIN

    Eau De Toilette
    Unisex

    Sizes

    Starting

    $185

    Description

    Molecule 01 + Mandarin by Escentric Molecules delivers a strikingly minimalist concept—an invigorating duet of pure Iso E Super’s velvety, woody warmth and a vivid, juicy burst of mandarin orange. This fragrance opens with a sparkling citrus radiance that is immediately uplifting and playful, then settles into a smooth, skin-like woodiness that is intimate yet intriguing. The scent, designed to ebb and flow with your own chemistry, offers an understated sophistication and modern appeal, free of unnecessary complexity. Created by Geza Schoen for unisex.

    Scent Profile

    Fresh
    Woody
    Citrus
    Musky
    Minimalist

    Notes

    Top Notes

    MANDARINMandarin

    Base Notes

    ISO E SUPERIso E Super

    About ESCENTRIC MOLECULES

    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

    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

    4.3
    Very Good14 reviews
    Luckyscent
    4.2/5 • 13 reviews
    Ministry of Scent
    5.0/5 • 1 reviews

    Community Insights

    Reviewers praise Molecule 01 + Mandarin for its lively citrus opening and the smooth, contemporary woody drydown that feels personal and close to the skin. The interplay of mandarin and Iso E Super is widely described as modern simplicity executed with elegance, though opinions vary on longevity and personal perception.

    Pros

    Performance excellence: Iso E Super provides a long-lasting, skin-adjacent woody-musk aura even after the mandarin note fades.
    Versatile appeal: The fragrance suits daily wear, office settings, and casual outings, making it ideal for all seasons.
    Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the purity and sophisticated execution of the two-note structure, calling it smart and uncluttered.

    Cons

    Specific limitation: The mandarin opening, while delightful, is fleeting and disappears quickly for many users.
    Situational drawback: Some people are anosmic to Iso E Super and may not perceive the scent or its progression clearly.
    Similar Perfume

    Comparisons

    Similar to Molecule 01: Shares the same molecular, woody foundation but adds a transient citrus brightness.
    Reminds reviewers of Escentric 01: Comparable abstract quality, but Molecule 01 + Mandarin is more stripped-back and direct, lacking aromatic complexity.

    Vibe & Emotions

    Energizing freshness: Worn as an uplifting, mood-boosting scent in the morning or for a midday refresh.
    Modern minimalism: Evokes a sense of effortless style and sophistication in urban or creative environments.
    Intimate warmth: Inspires feelings of closeness and subtle confidence during quiet moments or personal interactions.

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