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Amber · 2025

Molecule 01 Cistus

by Escentric Molecules
Rating3.5 ★ 172 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2025
AmberWoodyMusky
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The notes

2 notes
All notesnot split into top, heart and base
LabdanumIso E Super

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
-
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
31
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean54
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 7
AmberWoodyMuskyBalsamicAnimalicSweetPowdery
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 7
Amber
Woody
Musky
Balsamic
Animalic
Sweet
Powdery

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
6%
moderate
41%
long lasting
39%
eternal
8%
Sillage
intimate
22%
moderate
67%
strong
10%
enormous
2%
Season
spring
25%
summer
19%
fall
32%
winter
24%
Time of day
day
59%
night
41%
Gender
female
5%
more female
3%
unisex
70%
more male
14%
male
8%
Value
way overpriced
27%
overpriced
12%
ok
53%
good value
6%
great value
2%

Smells similar

by scent profile
95% match
Attaquer le Soleil Marquis de Sade Etat Libre d'Orange
Etat Libre d'Orange
amber
90% match
Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood Escentric Molecules
Escentric Molecules
woodysmoky
89% match
Jump up and Kiss Me Hedonistic Clive Christian
Clive Christian
amberleather
89% match
Molecule 05 Escentric Molecules
Escentric Molecules
woodymusky

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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The Molecule 01 line

8 versions
Original2006Molecule 01
Less Balsamic
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2021Iris
More Iris, Earthy
Less Balsamic
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2021Mandarin
More Citrus, Fruity
Less Amber
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2023Black Tea
More Green, Fresh
Less Balsamic
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2021Patchouli
More Patchouli, Warm Spicy
Less Amber
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2023Ginger
More Fresh Spicy, Fresh
Less Balsamic
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Molecule 01 Cistus are amber and woody. Its key notes are Labdanum and Iso E Super. It projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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