Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli Eau de Toilette 100ml Spray

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli Eau de Toilette 100ml is a minimalist, contemplative niche fragrance from the celebrated German house Escentric Molecules. Composed by perfumer Geza Schoen in 2021, this distinctive composition is built around just two ingredients — the iconic Iso E Super synthetic molecule and two qualities of natural patchouli — for a dark, moody, second-skin signature that's unmistakably niche.

About Escentric Molecules

Escentric Molecules is a German niche fragrance house founded by perfumer Geza Schoen in 2005. The brand revolutionised perfumery with its radical concept — creating fragrances built around a single synthetic molecule (in the "Molecule" line) or showcasing a single molecule alongside complementary notes (in the "Escentric" line). The brand has built a passionate global following and has become a cult favourite among fragrance enthusiasts.

Composition

• Iso E Super: the brand's signature synthetic molecule — a cedarwood-like note with a warm, velvety, cocooning sensation. Iso E Super has a uniquely "vibrating" character that interacts beautifully with skin chemistry.
• Patchouli Coeur: a very clean, soft patchouli oil fraction with the camphor-like topnote removed — pure, refined patchouli.
• Indonesian Patchouli Oil: rounds out the composition with a hint of the camphor-y topnote characteristic of natural patchouli.

Olfactory family: Woody Earthy  |  Launched: 2021  |  Perfumer: Geza Schoen  |  Gender: Unisex

The character of the scent

Molecule 01 + Patchouli is a dark, moody beauty with a musky-earthy aroma profile. The Iso E Super provides a velvety, cocooning cedarwood-like warmth that vibrates softly against the skin; the patchouli adds depth, sensuality and an earthy facet. The result is a quietly powerful, gender-fluid second-skin signature that hovers around you all day rather than projecting loudly.

Key benefits

• Distinctive niche-minimalist signature — built around just two ingredients.
• Genuinely unisex — equally beautiful on men and women.
• Long-lasting "second-skin" effect — the patchouli grounds the volatile Iso E Super.
• Composed by Geza Schoen — one of the most influential modern perfumers.
• Generous 100ml flacon.
• Interacts uniquely with each wearer's skin chemistry — your version smells slightly different from anyone else's.

Who it's for

Molecule 01 + Patchouli is for niche-fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate distinctive, minimalist compositions — fans of Le Labo Santal 33, Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur or Aesop Eidesis will recognise the family. The unisex character and contemplative signature make it especially well-suited to those who reject mainstream designer fragrances in favour of more cerebral, distinctive choices. Works year-round with particular charm in the evening and cooler weather.

How to wear it

1. Apply to clean, moisturised skin — moisturiser holds the patchouli base for longer.
2. Spray onto pulse points: wrists, neck, behind the ears.
3. For a softer halo, mist once into the air and walk through it.
4. Apply more generously than designer fragrances — Iso E Super is volatile and benefits from layered application.
5. Avoid rubbing the wrists together.

Specifications

• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Gender: Unisex
• Brand: Escentric Molecules
• Perfumer: Geza Schoen
• Launched: 2021