Molecule 04 by Escentric Molecules showcases the radiant, creamy woodiness of Javanol, a modern sandalwood aroma molecule. Fresh, velvety, and subtly floral, this minimalist fragrance reveals intriguing hints of grapefruit and soft rose with a warm, lingering finish.
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Molecule 04 by Escentric Molecules explores the luminous beauty of sandalwood through a single, extraordinary aroma molecule. Created by perfumer Geza Schoen, the fragrance features Javanol, a synthetic molecule celebrated for capturing the creamy warmth and lasting radiance of sandalwood with an unusually fresh, transparent character. Its distinctive scent reveals sparkling, almost metallic grapefruit nuances alongside delicate rose-like softness, creating an unexpected contrast between vibrant freshness and velvety woods.
As the fragrance develops, Javanol's bright, airy character settles into a smooth, creamy warmth that feels both intimate and expansive. Subtle floral nuances complement its refined sandalwood profile, creating a sophisticated scent that is surprisingly complex despite its single aromatic ingredient. Modern, sensual, and effortlessly distinctive, Molecule 04 celebrates the remarkable depth of minimalist perfumery.
All Notes: Javanol
The visual language of Escentric Molecules reinforces perfumery as science + art.
Each aroma-molecule in the series 01, 02, 03 and 04 is explored in binary pairs:
Escentric fragrance – a formula
Molecule fragrance – a molecule
This binary pair at the heart of Escentric Molecules translates to an emphasis on binary notation in the design. Binary is explored in a number of different ways, some esoteric, and others readily decodable, such as classic binary code.
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