Escentric Molecules Molecule 03: released in 2010, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The three closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 82% | about $45* (−31%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Monotheme Venezia Vetiver Bourbon | 81% | about $25 (−62%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Zara Vetiver | 77% | about $20* (−69%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the deep earthy and woody character of Molecule 03, leaning into a dark, smoky forest profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic and earthy wood impression with Molecule 03, driven by a prominent clean vetiver core.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 283 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the crisp green and woody facets found in Molecule 03, offering an effortless everyday wear.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 43 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Vetiver, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 03.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 03.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 itself sells from $71.95 (105 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $30 a year against Escentric Molecules Molecule 03. 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 3 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.