Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupe — cheaper alternatives

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.

What's a good Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupe?

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:

How the 4 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a full bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. priceLongevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac WoodProjection
1Obvious Un Bois80%about $25 (−72%)4h vs 5h5/10
2Lalique Encre Noire79%about $45 (−50%)6h vs 5h7/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition76%about $30 (−67%)7h vs 5h7/10
4Montale Bakhoor74%about $35 (−61%)7h vs 5h7/10
  1. Obvious Un Bois — 80% scent match

    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.

  2. Lalique Encre Noire — 79% scent match

    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.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition — 76% scent match

    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.

  4. Montale Bakhoor — 74% scent match

    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.

Which Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupe is cheapest?

Obvious Un Bois, at about $25 (estimate) — around 70% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.

Which Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood.

Which Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood dupe is closest to the original?

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.