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Escentric Molecules Escentric 02
Escentric Molecules

Escentric 02

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Iris
Woody
2008 · unisex

Escentric Molecules is known for building fragrances around single synthetic ingredients, treating them as the star rather than support. Escentric 02 continues this philosophy from the brand's 2008 launch, centering on ambroxan and iso e super as its structural foundation.

Escentric 02 opens with jasmine and iso e super, a cool synthetic top that immediately sets a peppery, slightly soapy tone. The heart develops around ambroxan and iris, creating a soft, powdery floral bed that's more refined than romantic. Ambroxan gives the fragrance its signature warmth and skin-like quality, while iso e super threads throughout, adding a subtle woody dryness. The base is understated, with lime providing a faint citric freshness against the lingering ambroxan and iso e super duo. The overall effect is clean and architectural rather than lush.

This is a fragrance for people who appreciate modernist structure over traditional florals. It works year-round and suits those seeking something skin-close and contemplative rather than projecting. It's particularly good for office wear or anyone who finds conventional florals too sweet. The fragrance aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
58%
Fresh
58%
Floral
100%
Jasmine
70%
White Floral
38%
Iris
62%
Woody
100%
Musky
96%
Powdery
62%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
iso e super
iso e super
jasmine
jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
ambroxan
ambroxan
The molecule responsible for the warm, skin-amplifying quality of many modern fragrances, ambroxan (Ambrox) is a synthetic compound derived from ambergris that creates an almost invisible warmth. It doesn't smell strongly on its own but makes everything around it feel richer, closer, and more like skin. The secret weapon of countless contemporary bestsellers.
iris
iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Base · 3–12 hrs
ambroxan
ambroxan
The molecule responsible for the warm, skin-amplifying quality of many modern fragrances, ambroxan (Ambrox) is a synthetic compound derived from ambergris that creates an almost invisible warmth. It doesn't smell strongly on its own but makes everything around it feel richer, closer, and more like skin. The secret weapon of countless contemporary bestsellers.
iso e super
iso e super
lime
lime
Crisper and greener than lemon, with a faint bitterness that keeps it from smelling like a cocktail mixer. Lime zest has a raw, almost herbaceous quality that pairs naturally with aquatic and green accords. It signals freshness and informality, the note of beach bars and gym-fresh colognes.
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The TacticianBest match88% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus58%
Fresh58%
Floral100%
Jasmine70%
White Floral38%

Escentric Molecules Escentric 02— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 smell like? +
Escentric Molecules is known for building fragrances around single synthetic ingredients, treating them as the star rather than support. Escentric 02 continues this philosophy from the brand's 2008 launch, centering on ambroxan and iso e super as its structural foundation. Escentric 02 opens with jasmine and iso e super, a cool synthetic top that immediately sets a peppery, slightly soapy tone. The heart develops around ambroxan and iris, creating a soft, powdery floral bed that's more refined than romantic. Ambroxan gives the fragrance its signature warmth and skin-like quality, while iso e super threads throughout, adding a subtle woody dryness. The base is understated, with lime providing a faint citric freshness against the lingering ambroxan and iso e super duo. The overall effect is clean and architectural rather than lush. This is a fragrance for people who appreciate modernist structure over traditional florals. It works year-round and suits those seeking something skin-close and contemplative rather than projecting. It's particularly good for office wear or anyone who finds conventional florals too sweet. The fragrance aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom profiles.
What are the notes in Escentric Molecules Escentric 02? +
Top: iso e super, jasmine. Heart: ambroxan, iris. Base: ambroxan, iso e super, lime.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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