Escentric Molecules Molecule 03: released in 2010, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 dupe we found is Fragonard Vetiver — 80% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The four closest scent matches — the best Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragonard Vetiver | 80% | about $40 (−38%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Monotheme Venezia Vetiver Bourbon | 79% | about $25 (−62%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse Elixir | 79% | about $35 (−46%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Zara Vetiver | 81% | about $20* (−69%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Highlights a clean, earthy vetiver accord that echoes the minimalist wooden focus of Escentric Molecules Molecule 03.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 237 community ratings.
A woody and aromatic take featuring prominent vetiver that sits comfortably in the same family as Escentric Molecules Molecule 03.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 288 community ratings.
Builds upon a fresh vetiver foundation in the same modern fragrance family as Escentric Molecules Molecule 03.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 227 community ratings.
Delivers a straightforward green vetiver profile reminiscent of Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, leaning into a similar fresh woody territory.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Escentric Molecules Molecule 03, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 44 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Vetiver, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Escentric Molecules Molecule 03.
Monotheme Venezia Vetiver Bourbon, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Escentric Molecules Molecule 03.
Zara Vetiver, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 itself sells from $71.95 (105 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragonard Vetiver saves you about $35 a year against Escentric Molecules Molecule 03. 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 4 last a full 8 hours. Monotheme Venezia Vetiver Bourbon comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.