Molecule 01 + Mandarin
Escentric MoleculesEau de Toilette2021
Side by side
Molecule 01 + Mandarin vs. Afternoon Swim
Is Molecule 01 + Mandarin better than Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim rates higher with the community, while Molecule 01 + Mandarin wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Mandarin Orange
citrusamberfruity
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Molecule 01 + Mandarin and Afternoon Swim?
| Molecule 01 + Mandarin | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Molecule 01 + Mandarin and Afternoon Swim smell?
Molecule 01 + Mandarin
Citrus
Woody
Amber
Musky
Fruity
Afternoon Swim
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Sweet
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fruity
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Molecule 01 + Mandarin and Afternoon Swim share?
Top—
Mandarin OrangeSicilian OrangeBergamot
Heart
Mandarin Orange
Ginger
Base
Iso E Super
Ambergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin OrangeSicilian OrangeBergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Molecule 01 + Mandarin and Afternoon Swim work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Molecule 01 + Mandarin or Afternoon Swim?
| Molecule 01 + Mandarin | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Molecule 01 + Mandarin and Afternoon Swim?
Some fragrances promise complexity. This one delivers on minimalism, and that's the point, the synthetic Iso E Super gives it a warmth that's almost erogenous, unusual in something this clean.Molecule 01 + Mandarin
Afternoon Swim leans heavily into citrus without any hiding. It is sunny, direct, and smells like peeled oranges on a warm afternoon. The Ambergris and Ginger add depth, but this is fundamentally.Afternoon Swim
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