Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 30ml cased unit

Sleek, minimalist cases for maximum portability. Escentric 03 by Escentric Molecules is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. Escentric 03 was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen.

Top notes are Lime, Ginger and Pepper; middle notes are Tea, iris and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.

Each metal case is blasted with stainless steel ‘sand’ to burnish the surface to a soft lustre. It is then anodised for high durability.

The upper face of the Escentric 03 case lid is stamped with the letter e in binary code: 01100101 and the number 03.

Vetiveryl Acetate could be described as a hybrid molecule, half-natural, half-synthetic. It is a fraction of vetiver oil, distilled from the roots of an Indian grass, which is then ‘crossed’ with acetic acid to remove the bitter and leathery aspects of the root.

Escentric 03 focuses on Vetiveryl Acetate in a formula that pays tribute to the three roots used in perfumery: vetiver, ginger and orris, which is extracted from the roots of the Florentine iris. “I wanted Escentric 03 to bring out the scent impressions of these roots,” says Geza Schoen, “and show how they harmonise with each other.”

Ginger dominates the top note, which is vibrant, green and spicy with lime peel and green peppercorn. The heart is rich, velvety orris with Egyptian jasmine and tea notes. The drydown emphasises the dark green woodiness of vetiver together with sandalwood, cedar, mellow balsams and musk.

Notes
Top: Green Notes, Lime, Mandarine, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Ginger

Heart: Freesia, Rose, Hedione (green jasmine bud), Jasmin, Orris, Cinnamon, Tonka

Base: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Iso E Super, Leather, Muscone (Musk), Amber, Costus