Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois
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Side by side
Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois vs. MOLéCULE No. 8
Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois rates higher with the community, while MOLéCULE No. 8 wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois | MOLéCULE No. 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Laurent | Zarko Ahlmann Pavlov |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois
Citrus
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Violet
Ozonic
Musky
Lavender
MOLéCULE No. 8
Woody
Citrus
Patchouli
Oud
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
YuzuBergamot
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Violet leafLavender
Rose
Base
MuskAmbergrisPatchouli
PatchouliOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois | MOLéCULE No. 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The sillage is present but controlled, never announcing itself too loudly. Those looking for an aggressive oud fragrance should look elsewhere. This is about measured refinement, with the yuzu.Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois
If you've ever sprayed something and thought 'too much,' this is the counter-argument. MOLéCULE No. 8 wears like a second thought, present but never announcing itself.MOLéCULE No. 8