Molecule 02
Escentric MoleculesEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Molecule 02 vs. Orris Root
Is Molecule 02 better than Orris Root?
Molecule 02 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
musky
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The essentials
What's different between Molecule 02 and Orris Root?
| Molecule 02 | Orris Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2008 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Molecule 02 and Orris Root smell?
Molecule 02
Amber
Musky
Woody
Marine
Orris Root
Powdery
Iris
Musky
Aromatic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Molecule 02 and Orris Root share?
Top—
Clary SageJuniper BerriesCoriander
Heart—
Orris root
Base
Ambroxan
Powdery notesMuskVetiverCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Molecule 02 or Orris Root?
| Molecule 02 | Orris Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Molecule 02 and Orris Root?
This fragrance will confuse you if you expect a traditional scent arc. There are no highs and lows. Ambroxan just sits there, smelling quietly beautiful on your skin for hours.Molecule 02
No gimmicks here. Orris Root is a powder-lover's iris done with restraint, and clary sage and cedarwood keep it from floating away into abstraction. This is intimate, not performative.Orris Root
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