Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood: released in 2023, woody, musky and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 80% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 80% | about $45* (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Obvious Un Bois | 80% | about $45 (−50%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 79% | about $50* (−44%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Zara Ebony Wood | 77% | about $40* (−56%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 75% | about $30* (−67%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a heavy Iso E Super backbone with Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, wrapped in dark, inky vetiver and cypress.
It shares its woody, musky and amber accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
Delivers a crisp, modern cedar and ambroxan woodiness that shares the minimalist aesthetic of Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.
It shares its woody, amber and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 269 community ratings.
Infuses smoky incense and rich resins over a strong woody base reminiscent of the smoky facets of guaiac.
It shares its woody, amber and smoky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7,901 community ratings.
Presents a warm, softly spiced timber profile in the same comforting, dry woody family.
It shares its woody and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,763 community ratings.
A significantly bolder, more intensely smoky take on dark woods that touches on charred resinous nuances.
It shares its woody, musky and amber accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood itself sells from $158.19 (105 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $65 a year against Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-17.