Stated by the brand
Rare Molecules 05 — Molecule 05
Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Escentric Molecules Molecule 05.
“inspired by Molecule 05.”
Source: caperfume.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Escentric Molecules Molecule 05: CA Perfume Rare Molecules 05 — Molecule 05. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli (77% note/accord overlap), Zarkoperfume Buddha-Wood (Eau de Parfum) (74%), Matière Première Metal Lavender (71%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
71% matchMatière Première Metal Lavender
6.5
Matière Première · 2026
71% overlap
Shared notes: Cashmeran
66% matchMoncler pour Homme
6.5
Moncler · 2021
66% overlap
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 | Original | No data | No data | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli | Similar original | 77% | No data | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Zarkoperfume Buddha-Wood (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 74% | No data | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Matière Première Metal Lavender | Similar original | 71% | Cashmeran | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Escentric Molecules Molecule 05?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Escentric Molecules Molecule 05: CA Perfume Rare Molecules 05 — Molecule 05: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Escentric Molecules Molecule 05?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli (77%). Other close alternatives: Zarkoperfume Buddha-Wood (Eau de Parfum) (74%), Matière Première Metal Lavender (71%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.