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    Side by side

    Molecule 01 vs. Absolu

    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Molecule 01 vs. Absolu
    Molecule 01Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumAbsolu
    Launched20062024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerGeza SchoenAntoine Lie
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Molecule 01

    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery

    Absolu

    Woody
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Iris
    Amber
    Powdery
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    CardamomSaffronMandarin Orange
    Heart—
    IrisOrange BlossomFrankincense
    Base
    Iso E Super
    CedarGuaiac WoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Molecule 01 vs. Absolu
    Molecule 01Absolu
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 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
    The iris here isn't your grandmother's powder puff. It's cool, almost clinical, then suddenly warm. Lie bridges classic and modern without nostalgia, making French perfumery feel current rather than.Absolu