Essentric Molecules Molecule 01. Eau de toilette. For Men and Women. 100ml 3.4 oz fl.

Molecule 01 is a cult fragrance from Escentric Molecules, launched in 2006. It is radically minimalist, consisting almost entirely of a single aroma-molecule: Iso E Super.

Key Features:

Main Ingredient: 100% Iso E Super in alcohol and water no other fragrance notes are added.

Scent Profile: Subtle, woody, musky, and velvety with a sandalwood-like quality. It is often described as cocooning, comforting, and slightly sweet.

Effect: Molecule 01 interacts with your natural skin scent, creating a unique, personal aura. Many users report it has a "my skin but better" effect and describe it as almost pheromonic or magnetic.

Longevity and Sillage: The scent is often intermittent—sometimes vanishing and then reappearing—which is due to how Iso E Super interacts with olfactory receptors. Some people may not smell it at all due to anosmia to Iso E Super.

Unisex: Designed for both men and women.

Background

• Iso E Super: A synthetic molecule created by IFF in 1973, not found in nature. It is widely used as a base note in perfumery but is the sole star here.

• Perfumer: Geza Schoen, who wanted to create a fragrance that radiates an aura rather than a traditional perfume

• Cult Status: Molecule 01 is considered disruptive and avant-garde, often recommended for those bored with traditional fragrances and seeking something personal and understated.

Usage

• Layering: Many people use Molecule 01 alone or layer it with other scents to add depth and longevity.

• Experience: The fragrance is polarizing—some find it addictive and receive many compliments, while others may struggle to detect it at all.

Ingredients

• Alcohol Denat.

• Parfum (Iso E Super)

• Aqua (Water)

Summary 

Molecule 01 is a modern classic, celebrated for its simplicity, subtlety, and the way it melds with each wearer’s skin to create a truly personal scent signature.