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    Side by side

    Molecule 01 vs. Ipanema

    Moderately similar
    Ipanema by Satellite bottle

    Ipanema

    Satellite
    Eau de Parfum2007
    New comparison

    Molecule 01 wears longer on skin, while Ipanema projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Molecule 01 vs. Ipanema
    Molecule 01Ipanema
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062007
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerGeza Schoen
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Molecule 01

    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery

    Ipanema

    Citrus
    Coconut
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Yellow Floral
    Woody
    Floral
    Lactonic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitOrangeYlang-Ylang
    Heart
    CoconutFreesiaWhite FlowersSandalwood
    Base
    Iso E Super
    VanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Molecule 01 vs. Ipanema
    Molecule 01Ipanema
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    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
    This is the fragrance people either describe as 'finally, something that smells like tropical' or 'too much coconut.' The truth is simpler: it's honest.Ipanema