Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris: released in 2021, woody, iris and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris dupe we found is Fragonard Belle De Paris — 83% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragonard Belle De Paris | 83% | about $45 (−69%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Montale Intense Iris | 76% | about $65 (−55%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Molinard Vétiver | 72% | about $60 (−59%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood | 70% | about $25* (−83%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Floral Bloom | 72% | about $20* (−86%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the powdery, ethereal iris character of Molecule 01 + Iris, offering a similarly clean and sophisticated woody-floral profile at a much lower price point.
It shares its powdery, iris and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 265 community ratings.
A more potent and slightly denser take on the iris theme, providing a similar powdery floral experience with a stronger woody backbone.
It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 892 community ratings.
While more focused on vetiver, it shares the earthy, woody, and minimalist aesthetic found in the Molecule 01 + Iris composition.
It shares its woody, earthy and iris accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 108 community ratings.
While centered on musk, it shares the clean, skin-like, and powdery qualities that make the reference feel so approachable and versatile.
It shares its musky, powdery and floral accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 771 community ratings.
An accessible option that highlights the powdery and woody facets of iris, reminiscent of the minimalist style found in the reference.
It shares its animalic, musky and woody accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 30 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Floral Bloom, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris.
Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris.
Fragonard Belle De Paris, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris itself sells from $95.19 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragonard Belle De Paris saves you about $145 a year against Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris. 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 Musk Mood comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.