Escentric Molecules Molecule 05: released in 2020, woody, musky and powdery, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 dupe we found is Fugazzi Angel Dust — 75% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fugazzi Angel Dust | 75% | about $55* (−54%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Starck Peau d'Ailleurs | 72% | about $50* (−58%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | 19-69 Chronic | 70% | about $60* (−50%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Monocline 05 | 92% | about $25* (−79%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Bentley Majestic Cashmere | 80% | about $45* (−62%) | 6h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Shares a clean, skin-scent aesthetic that leans into the same woody and powdery territory as Molecule 05.
It shares its musky, powdery and amber accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 05, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 2,026 community ratings.
Evokes a similar abstract, earthy, and woody atmosphere that feels modern and understated.
It shares its musky, powdery and woody accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 05, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 240 community ratings.
Provides a woody and aromatic experience that aligns with the minimalist, skin-enhancing vibe of the reference.
It shares its woody accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 05, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 194 community ratings.
Captures the airy, woody, and slightly mineral character of Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 with remarkable accuracy.
It shares its woody, musky and powdery accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 05, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 96 community ratings.
Offers a similarly smooth, woody, and musky profile that feels sophisticated and minimalist on the skin.
It shares its musky, woody and amber accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 05, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 72 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Monocline 05, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 05.
Bentley Majestic Cashmere, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 05.
Maison Alhambra Monocline 05, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 itself sells from £52.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fugazzi Angel Dust saves you about $95 a year against Escentric Molecules Molecule 05. 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. Bentley Majestic Cashmere comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-04.