Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood: released in 2023, woody, musky and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupe we found is Obvious Un Bois — 80% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $90.
The four closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obvious Un Bois | 80% | about $25 (−72%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 79% | about $45 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 76% | about $30 (−67%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Montale Bakhoor | 74% | about $35 (−61%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A minimalist woody composition that leans into the clean yet earthy territory of Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.
It shares its woody, amber and musky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 269 community ratings.
Evokes the deep, ink-stained woody character found in Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, offering an earthy and smoky profile at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, musky and amber accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
Shares the intensely smoky, resinous woodiness reminiscent of Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, with a heavier, darker presence on skin.
It shares its woody, musky and amber accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Delivers a powerful smoky, resinous punch in the same family as Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, though considerably louder.
It shares its amber, woody and smoky accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 353 community ratings.
Obvious Un Bois, at about $25 (estimate) — around 70% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.
Obvious Un Bois, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood itself sells from $158.19 at partnered retailers.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.