Molecule 05
Escentric MoleculesEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Molecule 05 vs. Figment Man
Is Molecule 05 better than Figment Man?
Figment Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 05 and Figment Man?
| Molecule 05 | Figment Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Molecule 05 and Figment Man smell?
Molecule 05
Musky
Woody
Powdery
Amber
Figment Man
Earthy
Woody
Aromatic
Animalic
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Molecule 05 and Figment Man share?
Top—
GeraniumLemonPink Pepper
Heart—
Animalic NotesVetiverSandalwood
Base
Cashmeran
Guaiac WoodLabdanumEarthy Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Molecule 05 and Figment Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Molecule 05 or Figment Man?
| Molecule 05 | Figment Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Molecule 05 and Figment Man?
Cashmeran pulses. Fades close to nothing, then returns like it missed you. That's the whole proposition, a single synthetic material doing things naturals can't. Some find it remarkable on skin.Molecule 05
Figment Man is an intellectual fragrance. The opening is sharp enough to demand attention, the heart is quietly provocative, and the drydown is a slow burn.Figment Man
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