Escentric Molecules Molecule 02: released in 2008, amber and musky, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Monocline 02 — 91% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Monocline 02 | 91% | about $30* (−68%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Nemat International Amber Fragrance Oil | 85% | about $20* (−79%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Obvious Un Bois | 82% | about $45 (−53%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Granado Âmbar | 80% | about $35* (−63%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Commodity Paper - | 79% | about $70* (−26%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the clean amber-and-musk skin scent profile of Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, offering a wonderfully airy presence.
It shares its amber and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 154 community ratings.
Leans into similar warm amber territory as Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, settling into a deeply intimate and rich warmth.
It shares its amber accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,304 community ratings.
Shares the minimalist, subtle character found in Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, focusing on a clean and personal trail.
It shares its amber and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 269 community ratings.
Brings a soft amber warmth that feels reminiscent of the enveloping qualities of Escentric Molecules Molecule 02.
It shares its amber and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 186 community ratings.
Explores the same skin-like minimalist aura reminiscent of Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, with a soft woody sheen.
It shares its amber and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 02, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 750 community ratings.
Nemat International Amber Fragrance Oil, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 02.
Nemat International Amber Fragrance Oil, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 02.
Maison Alhambra Monocline 02, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 itself sells from €75 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Monocline 02 saves you about $100 a year against Escentric Molecules Molecule 02. 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. Nemat International Amber Fragrance Oil comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.