Escentric 03

EDIT: *sigh* now I love this - it's just so complicated and has a lovely, soft dry-down. I still get a lot of zest at first, but it does go away - better just keep it far away from my nose for the first few minutes (right after spraying, this is quite intense. Some people say this is excellent for males, but I definitely don't feel male wearing this, and this dries down feminine on me END OF UPDATE At first I don't smell lime, actually, but lemon tree leaves. It's a bitter, lemony smell. This is only a top note though, and, unfortunately, becomes weak quite fast, but definitely does not disapper From the first moment I also smell the vetiver (woodsy, earthy, smoky), which lingers all the way through the wear-time of this. The sandal wood and pine might be mixed into this vetiver-smell, as I can't really smell them apart in the mix. It's this middle phase I find the most beautiful! There's also something milky - I think it's the iris and pepper beginning to get through When this fully settles, it begins to smell a bit like Chance eau Tendre by Chanel, to me. It's a powdery, iris-y, slightly sweet smell, but quite much more complex Luckily, I don't smell any cellery in this, which I definitely get a lot of in Escentric 01 - if you dislike cellery, that one is not your friend. All-in-all, this is an interesting perfume because it has so many layers, and the smell is unusual, fresh, woodsy, smoky (like burning wood), pencil-sharpnings-y, slightly flowery, and definitely a perfume everyone will be able to smell, unlike Molecule 01 and 02. If you have tried Molecule 03, this is quite like that one, but a bit fancier and more complex. If Molecule 03 is a guy living in a tent out in the woods (mind you, Molecule 03 is no stinky, dirty loner), this is the same guy after showering, putting on some perfume, shaving... but putting some of his forest-smelling clothes back on again. I like this, but I don't love it. I definitely DO see why many love it though - it's complex, original, well made. I don't think I will purchase this because of one thing: it smells a little sharp-zesty on me (I'm a girl, and it feels like the zest sticks to the inside on my nose and burns a little). Molecule 03 doesn't have this zesty quality - it's just a simple smoky forest.

This perfume is SO GOOD! First of all, it’s perfectly unisex, and great for Spring, or Summer, or whenever you feel like wearing it lol. The opening is so good! It’s zesty bright, limey, dewy green. I smell a bit of watery-ness, or a dewy note in the opening, with the green. It’s not grassy green, it’s like a smooth, watery, leafy green. The middle, I smell a teeny bit of a sweet floral, and just a very light tea scent. The floral, and the tea aren’t very noticeable. You have to really smell and search for it. They’re more like just filler notes, to blend everything together. The dry-down is superb. There is a sweet, but light woody musk. It’s definitely not too woody, or too musky. It’s just right. All throughout the day I get whiffs of this amazing perfume. The opening is a little, maybe slightly similar to D&G Light Blue, but this is smoother, and just all around better. This is now my favorite perfume for summer. I can’t wait for the Michigan summer heat to start, so I can smell this on my skin, in the heat. This dry-down is going to be amazing. I highly recommend this, if you’re looking for a great Summer fragrance, that’s not “blue” or “oceanic” leaning, but instead, wonderfully green and sweet.

Good citrus-ginger fragrance, with a woody base. The vetiver is here just a subtle supporting note. Not groundbreaking, but will get it if I can find a good deal. My 2nd favourite of thus line after Escentric02. Probably the most masculine of this brand. Like @Cassiano said in a previous comment, layer it with Molecule03, and this one becomes a great fragrance in the earthy vetiver category. Edit: I now got it (for a great deal), and quite confirm my initial thoughts: tea is the main player to my nose, supported by a citrusy ginger, and florals (jasmine, but I also get a noticeable neroli). A nice leather note appears in the background. The grassy/bitter vetiver will appear later in the drydown together with a soapy musk and other woody notes. Projection seems weak at the opening, but will improved shortly after to become moderate. Overall remotely reminded me of Cartier Declaration Essence. Not quintessential, but still, very nice, fresh and uplifting. The perfect fragrance for hot summer days, that allows for some originality compared to the usual citrus frags. Summer, 25+

I had M02 and M04 in the past, and I was frustrated. I could only smell the opening for just 2 seconds, and that's it. So I promised myself not to repurchase EM until now; I bought a FB of E03 as an answer to my quest for a green and fresh vetiver for high heat. I already have Creed OV and GIT that I love, and I read some reviews where they prefer E03 over Creeds. I don't know if that is my case, but it is FB worthy for me (considering my previous experience with EM). While in Creed OV is a leafy kind of green vetiver in E03 is earthy vetiver (like Guerlain, grey vetiver or sultan vetiver) but subtle and in the drydown, being the opening very fresh, with a beautiful lime and tea and high quality. Longevity is 8-10 hours as a skin scent and more in cloth. Projection is a mystery for me; this time, I can really smell whiffs of it through the day, but it feels more like a personal bubble. I've never tried it in spring/summer yet, but I think it is the perfect season. Signature worthy.

I smelled this scent so many times, and every time it drew me crazy. It's absolutely best vetiver based scent. At some point I found it in an airport, and for a year I kept finding it over and over and just sprayed it on every time... Next day in the morning I was craving a bit of smell from the ear pods, the collars, things it might touched. I started missing the smell, while ofc I have dozen other cool scents. But nothing smells so good... THIS SCENT IS A CONFIDENCE BOOST FOR ME So, I ended up ordering a 100ml bottle and I'm quite happy now. I don't care what other people think about it, I bought it for myself, it gives me a sense of happiness. The other vetiver scent that I would recommend is Creed Original Vetiver (actually it's quite a close one to EM E03). I would buy this over the Creed, and also over other Creed scents, such as the Aventus, Tweed or others.

This was a blind buy for me a few years back, I already had the 01 and 02 at the time. Now I have all 5 Escentrics and this is definitely the runner up in my top 5. First spray took me by surprise, it reminded me so much of a certain type of band aid (not the plastic ones, but the fabric like type) but not in an off-putting way. I love how this combines fresh notes with spiciness, it makes it very versatile to wear pretty much all seasons, the only times I don't like it is when it's either really hot or really cold. It is a casual frag, so perfect for day wear, very office friendly. Longevity, sillage and projection are all very good on me.

Escentric 03 starts with a blast of dry earthy vetiver and lime, then dries down into Mountain Dew / Sprite smell. Fresh and slightly sweet. E03 does not get much love from the community, but you should give this a chance if you like vetiver and lime, especially if you manage to find a good deal (I miraculously managed to score an unopened 100mL for US$50 - must be a mistake in pricing because it was taken off the listing next day 😏 ). Personally I like it. I wish it lasts longer. It is different enough than Lalique Encre Noire/ Encre Noire Sport (less dark inky vetiver) so I will keep this in my collection.

I like it a lot!Wear it in any ocassion,it's light,fresh,summer scent...I like the opening,the drydown...longevity and projection are great on my skin,i can smell it very long time...yes,it is kind of artificial,but so what?Love the way it smells,and it is one of my most used scents in rotation...No disonant tones,pretty safe that lots of people will like it...

For me it smells very, very good! Balanced. Not muscular in the beginning, but might get a little bit muscular later. Mood lifter, sweet and citrus, but not too much. Reminds me of a forest a little bit. It is not too fresh either - there is some freshness, but also something that stays very close to the skin, some creaminess. I like it.

Very synthetic in a hip way, gives a punchy citrusy that feels like GMO lemongrass. Comes and goes throughout the day, I'm not sure how it works, but some people don't notice it at all, and some people can smell you in the next room over. Interesting fragrance, doesn't smell totally green, but more chartreuse... if that makes sense.

This is so good. Been sampling this one heavily over the last months and now getting a bottle. It is one of these scents that opens weird but turns into this deeply addictive scent. Super long lasting. Reminds me a lot of Red Vetiver and Terre d Hermes but a bit deeper, darker. Amazing! I now get the hype of Escentric M!

i love that lime & ginger combo... as it dries down you really get the pepper notes. as time goes on, i really smell the tea. the herbal notes are quite nice but i wish it lasted longer. def unisex but maybe more female leaning. would layer nice with other woody scents. i wish it lasted longer..

It's just WOW!! I'm in love with this scent of lime vetiver and something like a molecule of happiness. These magic molecules can change your life for the better. I have a proof................... You can try to mix Escentric scents with your favorite cologne for new feelings

Honestly, i have never a scent like this before. I must say worth buying for something came from afar. It's pure, legendary scent and chic magnet...definetely! I have crazy collection more than 70 bottles but this one makes a complete collection.

Rediscovering Molecules again. Haven’t smelled them for ages and I must admit that I love it. It’s simple but complex at the same time: fresh grapefruit, nice black pepper, aromatic notes and vetiver. Lovely combo! Follow me on IG: scent.guide

Excellent fragrance for male! Light citrusy, vetyvery, woody and really refined, very well balanced. Remind me little bit Chanel Allure edition blanche and Cologne Noire by Van Cleef&Arpels

It's a wonderful, sophisticated, soft scent that can be worn at any time. I don't know of anything better in its category (but maybe I just don't know enough scents :)) I love it.

Now i know where Givenchy Gentleman Cologne got its inspiration from... Only this lasts a lot longer and is a bit more refined. Superb fragrance imo...

It’s so cozy like a warm hug of a loved one ❤️

Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 EDT opens with a moderate projection of citrus, spicy, and woody notes. The opening is very fresh, slightly sweet, intense, sharp, sour, and very pleasant. The lime and ginger are the most noticeable opening notes, the lime is a sharp, and sour; the ginger is spicy and fresh with a citrusy touch. The combination of these two notes creates a bright and uplifting opening. The vetiver and cedar are base notes but are noticeable almost as soon as the fragrance is applied, they create a very sharp, green, fresh woody note that is fantastic. The tea and sandalwood contributions are modest but noticeable. The rest are support notes, including the leather which in this fragrance is only a projecting accord. The fragrance has some noticeable opening to dry-down changes, the opening favors the lime and its very citrus nature, however, towards the dry-down, the lime subsides to take a second place letting the cedar and vetiver lead the fragrance. Once Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 EDT has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a moderate projection, green (vetiver), woody (cedar), spicy (ginger, pepper), and citrusy (lime) fragrance with some floral and soft leathery accords. The fragrance feels casual, diurnal, elegant, energizing, exquisite, fine, fragrant, fresh, green, intense, inviting, masculine, modern, natural, nicely-blended, playful, refreshing, sharp, sour, sporty, slightly sweet, unique, versatile, wild, woody, zesty, and very pleasant. BATCH REVIEWED: 2020. WOW RATING: 9/10. A great green, woody, spicy and citrusy fragrance. DISLIKE RATING: 1/10. The fragrance contains sharp citrus and green notes. UNIQUENESS: 8/10. The notes are relatively common but the resulting scent has a unique touch. MASS APPEAL: 9/10. This is a fragrance that most people will enjoy. PROJECTION: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet around the wearer. SILLAGE: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet behind the wearer. APPLICATION: 6 atomizations. LONGEVITY: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 hours, with 2 of moderate projection. SEASONS: Spring, summer. OCCASIONS: Formal events, outdoor gatherings, gym, office, business, casual, holidays, vacations, clubbing. This is an office-friendly fragrance. VERSATILITY: 5/10. Moderate, a good cedar, vetiver, and ginger fragrance, ideal for warm or mild weather and almost any occasion. GENDER: Masculine, the woody, vetiver, and spicy accords lean it to the masculine side. AGES: Any. RECOMMENDATION: Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 EDT can be purchased for about $55, it is a good sharp fresh woody fragrance. Its projection and longevity could be better, but they are not bad for its price. This is a nice to have. BLIND-BUY: Yes, but only if you are familiar with its main notes. SIMILAR: These are examples of fragrances in the same genre. Bentley Infinity Rush is a great sweet orange, vetiver, spicy, woody and soft musky fragrance; Cartier Declaration Essence features vetiver and softly floral, citrus, and green accords; Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 EDT is a low projection, woody ISO E-Super, cedar-like, and citrus lemon fragrance; Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 EDT is very faint, citrus, and woody fragrance; Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 EDT is faint, ISO E-Super (cedar-like) fragrance; Ferrari Cedar Essence Men EDP is citrus, pine green, and woody, but lacks performance; Lalique Encre Noire a L'Extreme Men EDP is a great woody, spicy, and earthy fragrance; Lalique Hommage Voyageur Men EDT fresh and modern woody papyrus, green vetiver, and patchouli fragrance; Montale Red Vetiver is a great vetiver and cedar fragrance; Montale Vetiver Patchouli is a fantastic, cedar-like, vetiver, patchouli, and spicy fragrance; Nasomatto Duro is a fantastic woody, leather and spicy fragrance; Terre D’Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver is a vetiver fragrance with a strong classy or school-vibe; Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 EDT is great, green vetiver, woody cedar, spicy ginger, and citrusy fragrance. SUMMARY: A moderate projection, green (vetiver), woody (cedar), spicy (ginger, pepper), and citrusy (lime) fragrance with some floral and soft leathery accords. The fragrance feels casual, diurnal, elegant, energizing, exquisite, fine, fragrant, fresh, green, intense, inviting, masculine, modern, natural, nicely-blended, playful, refreshing, sharp, sour, sporty, slightly sweet, unique, versatile, wild, woody, zesty, and very pleasant.