Escentric Molecules - Escentric 04

Sandalwood reinterpreted: Escentric 04
In Escentric 04, Javanol is complemented by other notes; Geza Schön drew inspiration from grapefruit for this. "In other Escentric fragrances, I've used large amounts of the main molecule. But Javanol is like truffles – a little goes a long way to transport you to seventh heaven." Escentric 04 is thus a unique interpretation of sandalwood – not heavy and woody, but with top notes complemented by fresh, bitter notes of pink grapefruit peel, juniper, and pink pepper. A touch of marijuana brings out the soft notes of the grapefruit. At its heart, iris (Orris) blossoms with a rose accord newly composed by Schön. The fragrance concludes with a balsamic-woody note of Javanol and the sweeter sandalwood molecule, polysantol.

“What I love about this fragrance is its almost psychedelic freshness,” explains perfumer Geza Schön, describing his olfactory coup. He describes Molecule 04 as “liquid, metallic grapefruit peel cascading over a bed of velvety, cream-colored roses.”

Packaging and design: strikingly minimalist
The packaging and design, like those of Escentric Molecules 01, 02, and 03, are by the London-based Me Company. Shimmering gold and brown tones reflect the warmth of the Javanol, while pink and orange represent the fragrance's freshness. Stylistically, the design remains consistent: the digital look of Escentric 04 showcases the interplay of "Art & Chemistry"; the radial lines of Molecule 04 are inspired by atomic collisions in a particle accelerator.

A single molecule at the heart of a fragrance – with this concept, the Escentric Molecules label has been causing a sensation for 10 years. Now, perfumer Geza Schön continues his successful series. Escentric Molecules 04 also offers two fragrances: the radical version, based on a single molecule (Molecule), and the classic fragrance (Escentric), composed around the molecule with top, heart, and base notes.
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