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    Side by side

    Luminous vs. Molecule 01

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Molecule 01 wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Luminous vs. Molecule 01
    LuminousMolecule 01
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20212006
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerGeza Schoen
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Luminous

    Powdery
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    White Floral

    Molecule 01

    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CranberryJasmineBergamot
    Heart
    PatchouliViolet
    Base
    VanillaSandalwoodMusk
    Iso E Super

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Luminous vs. Molecule 01
    LuminousMolecule 01
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Luminous earns its name in the opening. The cranberry and bergamot combo is bright without being juvenile, and the patchouli base keeps it grounded in something more grown-up.Luminous
    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