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    Side by side

    Molecule 01 vs. Luminous

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Molecule 01 wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Molecule 01 vs. Luminous
    Molecule 01Luminous
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20062021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerGeza Schoen
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Molecule 01

    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery

    Luminous

    Powdery
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CranberryJasmineBergamot
    Heart
    PatchouliViolet
    Base
    Iso E Super
    VanillaSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Molecule 01 vs. Luminous
    Molecule 01Luminous
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Luminous earns its name in the opening. The cranberry and bergamot combo is bright without being juvenile, and the patchouli base keeps it grounded in something more grown-up.Luminous