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Escentric Molecules

Escentric Molecules

Escentric Molecules owes its existence to an aroma-molecule that does not exist in nature. Iso E Super was created in a laboratory at IFF in 1973. It remained unknown outside the world of perfumery until the launch of Escentric Molecules, though its elusive presence hovers at relatively low concentrations in the background of many fragrances for both men and women. Among perfumers, it is prized for its velvety, cocooning effect.

When perfumer Geza Schoen first smelt Iso E Super in isolation, something clicked. “I realised that the common denominator in all the fragrances I liked was that they contained a large dose of it. Iso E Super is highly unusual. You can never get enough of it. One sniff and you want the whole bottle. It’s like a drug.”

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Molecule 01 + Iris

Price ZAR3,870.00

Molecule 01 + Iris consists of Iso E Super + Iris.Iso E Super is an abstract synthetic molecule characterised as a cedarwood note with a warm, velvety cocooning sensation. Iris is a natural extracted from the root of several varieties of iris.

Molecule 01 + Mandarin

Price ZAR3,870.00

Molecule 01 + Mandarin consists of Iso E Super + Mandarin.Iso E Super is an abstract synthetic molecule characterised as a cedarwood note with a warm, velvety cocooning sensation. Mandarin is a natural extracted from the mandarin orange.

Molecule 01 + Patchouli

Price ZAR3,870.00

Molecule 01 + Patchouli consists of Iso E Super + Patchouli. Iso E Super is an abstract synthetic molecule characterised as a cedarwood note with a warm, velvety cocooning sensation.  Patchouli is a natural extracted from the leaves of the patchouli plant.

Molecule 05

Price ZAR3,440.00

Molecule 05 consists of the molecule Cashmeran pure and singular. Cashmeran has an unusually complex character for a single molecule. It combines a cocooning, musky softness with dry, aromatic woodiness, and a sweet and resinous pine note. Cashmeran was created in a laboratory at IFF in the late 1970s

Escentric 05

Price ZAR3,655.00

“Cashmeran is dry, radiant, warm and woody with an unexpected touch of pine resin,” says Geza Schoen. “That gave me the idea of creating a different kind of summer fragrance. I wanted to evoke what it was like to be by the sea, but not by using the usual marine notes, which I find too artificial. Instead, I wanted to recreate the experience of being on an...

Molecule 01 Limited Edition

Price ZAR4,500.00

Escentric Molecules celebrates its tenth anniversary with limited edition bottles of Escentric 01 and Molecule 01 in unique anodised aluminium cases. Perfumer, Geza Schoen launched Escentric Molecules in 2006 with a pair of fragrances that focused on an enigmatic aroma-molecule, Iso E Super.

30ml - Travel Molecule 04

Price ZAR1,850.00

Escentric Molecules' 'Molecule 04' fragrance is soft, warm and specially developed to blend perfectly with the natural scent of the wearer. Celebrating the pure molecule Javanol - derived from sandalwood - it has subtle woody notes. This long-lasting scent will linger on your skin throughout the day.

30ml - Travel Molecule 02

Price ZAR1,850.00

This Escentric Molecules perfume is made with the nature-identical aroma-molecule of Ambroxan (derived from Ambergris). Its crisp and warm smell has a subtle mineral smoothness that perfectly complements the label's Escentric 02 scent when layered. The 30ml size has been specially developed to slip into your pocket or purse, so you can refresh all day.

Molecule 04

Price ZAR3,440.00

Molecule 04 consists of Javanol, pure and singular. Javanol is a sandalwood-type molecule that retains the radiance and endurance of natural sandalwood, but is sheer and transparent like no sandalwood in nature. “What I love about Javanol is its almost psychedelic freshness,” says Geza Schoen. “It smells as if liquid metallic grapefruit peel were poured...

Escentric 04

Price ZAR3,655.00

Javanol is a sandalwood-type molecule that retains the radiance and endurance of natural sandalwood, but is sheer and transparent like no sandalwood in nature. Escentric 04 focuses on Javanol in a formula that highlights the grapefruit accent in the molecule. The result is a uniquely fresh interpretation of a sandalwood fragrance, fizzing with crisp,...

30ml - Travel Molecule 03

Price ZAR1,850.00

Two years ago, when we launched 30ml sizes of Escentric Molecules’ , we said we were bowing to popular demand for something purse(or pocket)-sized. But the mini’s were little beauties in their own right, especially in their anodized aluminium cases. Those cases were designed to be keepers. 30ml refills were available