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    Side by side

    Molecule 02 vs. Lovely Problem

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Molecule 02 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Molecule 02 vs. Lovely Problem
    Molecule 02Lovely Problem
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20082025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerGeza SchönMarkéta Maf
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Molecule 02

    Amber
    Musky
    Woody
    Marine

    Lovely Problem

    Yellow Floral
    Cinnamon
    Leather
    White Floral
    Woody
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Tomato LeafBasilCitronMandarin OrangeArtemisiaRosemaryLemon Verbena
    Heart
    CypressFreesiaLily of the ValleyOrange Blossom
    Base
    Ambroxan
    RosewoodHoneyVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Molecule 02 vs. Lovely Problem
    Molecule 02Lovely Problem
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Lovely Problem is not subtle, and that is the point. The tomato leaf and citrus opening hits like a garden in midday sun, and the honeyed drydown keeps it memorable long after you have left the room.Lovely Problem