Molecule 01
Escentric MoleculesEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Molecule 01 vs. Iridium
Is Molecule 01 better than Iridium?
Molecule 01 wears longer on skin, while Iridium projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Iso E Super
woodymuskyamberpowdery
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 Iridium?
| Molecule 01 | Iridium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schoen | Tom Daxon |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Molecule 01 and Iridium smell?
Molecule 01
Woody
Musky
Amber
Animalic
Powdery
Iridium
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Amber
Aromatic
Earthy
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Molecule 01 and Iridium share?
Top—
AngelicaJuniperCarrot Seed
Heart—
Iris
Base
Iso E Super
VetiverCedarIso E Super
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Iso E Super
CedarIso E Super
Where they fit
When and where do Molecule 01 and Iridium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Molecule 01 or Iridium?
| Molecule 01 | Iridium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Molecule 01 and Iridium?
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
Iris for people who find most iris too soft. The silvery ISO-E-Super spine cuts through the powdery sweetness, giving it an architectural quality that stays interesting on skin. Not loud.Iridium
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