Escentric Molecules Molecule 04: released in 2017, woody, powdery and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Kashan — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Kashan | 82% | about $25 (−71%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Phlur Somebody Wood | 78% | about $40 (−53%) | 4h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Teo Cabanel Et Voilà | 73% | about $45 (−47%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Philly&Phill Faith for Fantasy | 68% | about $70 (−18%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Rammstein Nitroglyzerin | 63% | about $45 (−47%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the woody, balsamic essence of Molecule 04, offering a similar warm and powdery profile at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 04, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 353 community ratings.
A soft, woody fragrance that leans into the same warm, balsamic territory as Molecule 04, providing a gentle and approachable scent experience.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 04, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 614 community ratings.
This scent shares a clean, woody, and slightly powdery character that evokes the minimalist spirit of Molecule 04.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 04, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 396 community ratings.
Offers a warm, woody, and aromatic composition that sits in a similar family to the sandalwood-focused profile of Molecule 04.
It shares its powdery, woody and aromatic accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 04, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 173 community ratings.
A bold, woody, and balsamic scent that shares some of the raw, aromatic intensity found in the Molecule 04 experience.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 04, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 53 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Kashan, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 04.
Lattafa Perfumes Kashan, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 04.
Lattafa Perfumes Kashan, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 itself sells from €75 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Kashan saves you about $90 a year against Escentric Molecules Molecule 04. 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 Kashan comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.