Geza SchoenThe nose · 58 fragrances · also made 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Escentric Molecules · Sold as unisex
Molecule 02
The quiet confidence of someone who doesn't need to announce themselves, but is always noticed anyway.
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Molecule 02Premium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessThe Golden Lullaby · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares ambroxan8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Escentric Molecules, Molecule 02 is a minimalist fragrance that embodies the brand’s commitment to perfumery as an art of chemistry. Created entirely around ambroxan, this composition is a radical exploration of a single synthetic material, amplifying its warm and musky qualities without any additional odorants. This approach has made it a fixture of the 'skin scent' movement, earning Molecule 02 cult status among fragrance enthusiasts for its distinctive blend of simplicity and depth.
One spray is enough — the single-note composition means it develops fully on your skin within minutes. It's a scent that reads best close to the body rather than filling a room, so layering with another fragrance isn’t recommended. This minimalist approach ensures Molecule 02 remains distinct and intimate.
Fig. 01 — Molecule 02, Escentric Molecules
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Geza Schoen
The molecule rebelGeza Schön is a German master perfumer born in Kassel, raised by an art teacher father and a kindergarten teacher mother, who studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg before training in perfumery at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise).
Designer Escentric Molecules
More from the house · founded 2006 · Germany
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The originalMolecule 02Escentric Molecules · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2020The Golden LullabyShares Ambroxanunder $40★ 4.12 (129)48%Match
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Zara · 2020Royal SoftnessShares Ambroxanunder $40★ 3.57 (21)49%Match
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Adds warm spicy, woody and powdery; shares one accord.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 16%.