Molecule 01
Escentric MoleculesEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Molecule 01 vs. No. II Ground
Is Molecule 01 better than No. II Ground?
No. II Ground rates higher with the community, while Molecule 01 wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodymuskypowdery
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 and No. II Ground?
| Molecule 01 | No. II Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schoen | Ruth Mastenbrœk |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Molecule 01 and No. II Ground smell?
Molecule 01
Woody
Musky
Amber
Animalic
Powdery
No. II Ground
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Earthy
Iris
Aromatic
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Molecule 01 and No. II Ground share?
Top—
Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander
Heart—
Orris rootFigCedar
Base
Iso E Super
Thanaka WoodGuaiac WoodVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (oud)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Iso E Super
Thanaka WoodGuaiac WoodCedarSandalwoodAgarwood (oud)
Where they fit
When and where do Molecule 01 and No. II Ground work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Molecule 01 or No. II Ground?
| Molecule 01 | No. II Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Molecule 01 and No. II Ground?
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
This is a fragrance that knows when to step back. It opens spicy and confident, but the heart and base stay close, creating something that whispers rather than shouts.No. II Ground
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