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    Side by side

    Minneapolis 5.3 vs. Molecule 01

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Minneapolis 5.3 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Minneapolis 5.3 vs. Molecule 01
    Minneapolis 5.3Molecule 01
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20222006
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSpyros DrosopoulosGeza Schoen
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Minneapolis 5.3

    Powdery
    Fresh
    Aldehydic
    White Floral
    Musky
    Citrus
    Woody
    Iris

    Molecule 01

    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesCinnamonCloves
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomOrris RootRoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    AmberMuskOakmossPatchouliPowdery NotesSandalwoodSuede
    Iso E Super

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Minneapolis 5.3 vs. Molecule 01
    Minneapolis 5.3Molecule 01
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not a safe blind buy. The aldehyde-spice opening demands attention, and the powdery iris finish is polarizing. Worth sampling twice before committing.Minneapolis 5.3
    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