Escentric Molecules Escentric 04: released in 2017, aromatic, citrus and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 dupe we found is L'Erbolario Frescaessenza — 81% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Erbolario Frescaessenza | 81% | about $50 (−69%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Le Jardin Retrouve Citron Boboli | 80% | about $65 (−59%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Alex Simone En Terrasse | 80% | about $80 (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Benetton United Dreams Open Your Mind | 78% | about $20 (−87%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Paglieri Genua | 76% | about $30 (−81%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Offers a crisp, green, and woody experience that feels reminiscent of the sandalwood and citrus interplay in Escentric Molecules Escentric 04.
It shares its citrus, woody and powdery accords with Escentric Molecules Escentric 04, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 336 community ratings.
Captures a vibrant, citrus-heavy freshness that echoes the grapefruit and aromatic notes present in Escentric Molecules Escentric 04.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Escentric Molecules Escentric 04, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 106 community ratings.
Evokes the bright, aromatic, and woody freshness that defines the experience of wearing Escentric Molecules Escentric 04.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Escentric Molecules Escentric 04, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 127 community ratings.
Shares a similar bright, citrus-forward aromatic profile that evokes the fresh and woody character found in Escentric Molecules Escentric 04.
It shares its citrus and floral accords with Escentric Molecules Escentric 04, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 116 community ratings.
A clean and aromatic composition that leans into similar territory as the fresh, woody, and citrus-forward nature of Escentric Molecules Escentric 04.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Escentric Molecules Escentric 04, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 96 community ratings.
Benetton United Dreams Open Your Mind, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Escentric Molecules Escentric 04.
Paglieri Genua, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Escentric Molecules Escentric 04.
L'Erbolario Frescaessenza, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 itself sells from €85 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Frescaessenza saves you about $160 a year against Escentric Molecules Escentric 04. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Paglieri Genua comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.