Escentric 05

Escentric Molecules Escentric 05 opens with a strong projection of woody, green citrus, and spicy notes. The opening is very aromatic, well-balanced, unique, and very pleasant. The bergamot and orange come up for a brief moment, the bergamot is more noticeable than the orange. The cypress, cashmeran, and juniper are the most noticeable woody green accords, but they are not alone, the fig leaf contributes with more a green foliage-like touch. The resulting green note has a resemblance to vetiver and patchouli. The ambroxan contributes to the fragrance with a projecting and musky lemony touch; the ISO E-Super is also noticeable, a woody fresh green cedar-like note. The basil and rosemary add a soft spicy touch. The rest of the notes are there to support, specifically projection. The floral notes are a faint touch in the background. The fragrance has a very subtle opening to dry-down change, the opening is very sharp, this because the effect of the bergamot, however, as this note loses some intensity, the ambroxan joins with a lemon-like musky touch; also, the iris contributes a faint powdery touch, finally, the initial strong projection takes one step down to moderate. Once Escentric Molecules 05 EDT has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a moderate projection, woody green (cashmeran, juniper, cypress, ISO E-Super), and musky citrusy (ambroxan) fragrance with spicy and faint floral accords. The fragrance feels dry, earthy, elegant, energizing, formal, fresh, green, herbaceous, masculine, mature, modern, citrus musky with a faint powdery touch, sour, versatile, woody, and pleasant. CATEGORY: Woody Musky (2020 Geza Schoen). BATCH REVIEWED: 2020. WOW RATING: 9/10. A very good woody green and citrusy musky. DISLIKE RATING: 2/10. The green woody note is prominent. UNIQUENESS: 9/10. The combination of notes is unique. MASS APPEAL: 8/10. Most people will appreciate this fragrance, however, its resemblance to vetiver and patchouli will make it ideal for mature wearers. PROJECTION: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet around the wearer. SILLAGE: 4/10. Moderate, about 4 feet behind the wearer. APPLICATION: 6 atomizations. LONGEVITY: 4/10. Moderate, about 4 hours, it projects well for 3 hours. SEASONS: Spring, summer, fall. OCCASIONS: Formal events, outdoor gatherings, gym, office, business, casual, holidays, vacations, clubbing. This is an office-friendly fragrance. VERSATILITY: 7/10. A versatile fragrance, ideal for any occasion during the warm months of the year. GENDER: Masculine, the noticeable green woody notes give the fragrance a masculine touch. AGES: 30 and above. The fragrance is evocative of vetiver and patchouli, ideal for mature wearers. RECOMMENDATION: Escentric Molecules 05 EDT can be purchase for about $70, it is an intense woody green fragrance, ideal for those that appreciate these notes. This is a good buy. BLIND-BUY: No, sample it first. It is a woody green fragrance, a scent similar to vetiver and patchouli. SIMILAR: These are examples of fragrances in the same genre. Cartier Declaration Essence is a great natural vetiver fragrance, soft woody, citrus, floral, and spicy fragrance; Terre D’Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver is a vetiver fragrance with a strong classy or school-vibe; Chanel Pour Monsieur is a musky, vetiver and citrus fragrance, classy, old-school, ideal for work environments; Bentley Infinity Rush is a great sweet orange, vetiver, spicy, woody, and soft musky fragrance; Montale Vetiver Patchouli is a fantastic, cedar-like, vetiver, patchouli, and spicy fragrance; Montale Red Vetiver is a great vetiver and cedar fragrance; Escentric Molecules 05 EDT is a good, woody green juniper, cypress, ISO E-Super, and musky citrusy ambroxan fragrance. SUMMARY: A moderate projection, woody green (cashmeran, juniper, cypress, ISO E-Super), and musky citrusy (ambroxan) fragrance with spicy and faint floral accords. The fragrance feels dry, earthy, elegant, energizing, formal, fresh, green, herbaceous, masculine, mature, modern, citrus musky with a faint powdery touch, sour, versatile, woody, and pleasant.

I think I want this. I tested both Molecule 05 and Escentric 05 on paper today, and it was a totally fascinating experience. I thought Escentric 05 started out pleasant enough. Citrusy, but nothing too special. I recently got myself Escentric 02, and compared to that one I didn't find it quite as good or unique. I didn't seem to be able to pick out any cashmeran at that point. At least, I could not pick up the note that I was smelling on the other piece of paper with Molecule 05 on it. The opening of that one (Molecule 05) smelled like wet wood, mysterious and fascinating. But that phase didn't last long! Within a minute or two it suddenly turned into something like wet earth, and while I wasn't quite repulsed, I was thinking if the drydown was going to smell like that, I really wasn't sure why anyone would want to smell like damp soil. So at this point I'm thinking Escentric 05 is nice but not all that interesting, and Molecule 05 starts out nice but then turns to something disappointing, and I put both papers away. Some 15 to 30 minutes later I smell them again and at this point Escentric 05 stills smells citrusy, only the scent has faded somewhat. I do seem to pick up some faint cashmeran, it's not unpleasant, it seems to be that woody aspect of the smell, not the dirt-like aspect, but it's faint. Molecule 05 on the other hand has now turned once again, having transitioned from the damp soil-like phase back to the wood-like phase, but this time it's much more cosy and aromatic, faintly sweet. Another half hour later Molecule 05 has now settled in that lovely cosy wood-like phase and Escentric 05 now smells almost exactly the same. Mostly cashmeran, warm and comforting, there's a slight difference because there seems to be something faintly floral as well, but it's really mostly cashmeran. I'm thinking I want this, because to me it seems like you'll have that lovely drydown with lots of cashmeran, but you won't have to go through that crazy transition that Molecule 05 does at the beginning. I tested a number of fragrances today and at the end of the day the drydown of these two really stood out the most, by far. I'm just really loving that drydown. Absolutely fascinating. I will have to test both of them out on skin to be sure. It might be very different, because well, it usually is.

(Update on my review below) I can't believe this one hasn't got more reviews! It's a MAGNIFICENT fragrance! So after testing this out on paper, I tested this on skin, and maaaaaaaan! I should have done that right away. It really is a whole other experience! I take back everything I said about the opening being not all that interesting. It's gorgeous on skin, it really is. You absolutely can't judge this from paper. I get lovely citruses, juniper, rosemary, something sweet (I'm guessing it's the fig!). The cashmeran is there in the background, right from the start. It really is the star of the show, it just gets more prominent as time goes by. The Cypress joins in, it's all so daaaaaaaamn good! It's just such a well balanced fragrance, a beautiful showcase for the cashmeran, and the accompanying notes only help it shine brighter, some by offering contrast and some by being complimentary. The fragrance really does succeed in conveying that whole Mediterranean vegetation experience. This truly is a masterpiece. As far as the Escentrics of the line go, Escentric 02 was always my favourite, and I still love it, but this one is easily the best out of all five. It's just such a breathtaking scent. Also, I'm betting it will be performing really well in high heat. As for the performance, nothing really lasts on my skin, not even the so-called beast mode fragrances. I get a few hours tops out of any fragrance. It's no different for this one. It does seem to linger well when sprayed on the hair though. It's been half a day now and I still keep getting subtle wafts as I move around. I highly recommend trying this one out, it's stunning! Absolutely unisex. Bottle purchased!

This gem is flying completely under the radar and it shouldn't be! It's gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I get so many compliments wearing this! I even had one guy coming up to me, wanting to know exactly what it was, so he could write it down! It's a beautiful showcase for cashmeran. It's woody, it's aromatic, it's sweet, it's slightly fruity. For months I was wondering what it was that made the cashmeran so sweet. It's not overly sweet, mind, just the right amount, so that you can still wear it in the summer. I was thinking it was the fig that makes the cashmeran sweet, and it probably does contribute, but today it suddenly struck me. And once I noticed it, I wondered how I didn't before. It's the iris! The iris does a beautiful dance with the cashmeran and the fig, so you get a beautifully woody, waxy, juicy, lipsticky sweetness! How did I not notice this before?! Once you notice the iris, you realize how important a note it is in the composition. This truly is an iris-centric fragrance, but it's just really well blended with the cashmeran and the fig. Once again, a masterful blend by Geza Schön, what a piece of art! A must try for anyone! Highly recommended.

Update (Sept 21 2020): I was sitting alone in my office and my colleague walked in, wondering what smelled so incredible. Apparently he could smell it all the way out in the hallway. He quite unashamedly insisted I googled the fragrance for him, so he could take a picture with his phone and remember what it was. I'm afraid I'll no longer be the only one wearing this around my workplace, haha! ----- Well, this is now officially my favourite in my current summer rotation. I just can't get enough of it. Probably going to need a bigger bottle next summer. What a stunner! Also, it's a head turner. I can just see people noticing it when I walk by in the office. I think for a vast majority of people, it's a pretty unique smell, especially those mainly familiar with mainstream designer fragrances. Also, I know it's a cliché to say about fragrances, but it's just so perfectly unisex. It really is. It's woody, but sweet! Most of the Escentrics are pretty unisex, but this one especially. Easily the best of the Escentrics, though Escentric 02 is reaaaally good as well. It's a love!