Escentric Molecules

When perfumer Geza Schön smelled Iso E Super isolated for the first time, something clicked. “I realized that the common denominator of all the fragrances I liked was that they contained a large dose of it. Iso E Super is very unusual. You can never get enough of it. One sniff and you want the whole bottle. It’s like a drug.”

Schön began experimenting and created fragrances that contained Iso E Super in unprecedented proportions. One evening he went even further. When he went out for a drink with a friend, he suggested that they just spray on the aroma molecule itself. The effect was immediate. No sooner had they sat down at a bar than a woman approached them and asked them about their scent. As Schön talked to her, it became clear that the link between the scents she liked was also a big dose of Iso E Super. Schön realized he was on to something. His idea was bold. He would create two fragrances in homage to this enigmatic attractant.

A fragrance should contain 65% of the molecule, more than ever before. The rest of the formula would consist of ingredients that were meant to emphasize the dark mood of the fragrance. While this was already a radical step, the second fragrance was completely unconventional. It should contain only the molecule Iso E Super. “I thought this fragrance would only appeal to the artists, the freaks and the outsiders. He was wrong. From its launch in 2006, Escentric Molecules has been a phenomenon. The first pair of fragrances, 01, was followed by 02, 03, 04, and in 2020, a fifth pair, Escentric Molecules 05. Each pair focuses on the rare aroma molecules that have the charisma and depth of character to stand on their own.