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    Side by side

    Alaïa vs. Molecule 01

    Alaïa by Alaia Paris bottle

    Alaïa

    Alaia Paris
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Alaïa peaks in fall, while Molecule 01 belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Alaïa vs. Molecule 01
    AlaïaMolecule 01
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152006
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerMarie SalamagneGeza Schoen
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Alaïa

    Floral
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Leather
    Musky
    Violet
    Rose
    Animalic

    Molecule 01

    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink PepperAir Accord
    Heart
    PeonyFreesiaRose
    Base
    LeatherVioletWhite Musk
    Iso E Super

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Alaïa vs. Molecule 01
    AlaïaMolecule 01
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For a fragrance named after a designer known for body-conscious silhouettes, Alaïa smells surprisingly weightless. The air accord gives it an almost transparent quality that makes the floral heart.Alaïa
    This fragrance demands patience. ISO E Super does not project like most scents. It bonds with skin chemistry, creating a warm aura within arm's reach for hours.Molecule 01