# Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/escentric-molecules-molecule-05

## Coded dupes

- [CA Perfume Rare Molecules 05 — Molecule 05](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/ca-perfume-rare-molecules-05-molecule-05) — Stated by the maker; Source: [caperfume.com](https://caperfume.com/products/rare-molecules-05-fragrance) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/escentric-molecules-molecule-01-patchouli) — 77% overlap
- [Zarkoperfume Buddha-Wood (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/zarkoperfume-buddha-wood-eau-de-parfum) — 74% overlap
- [Matière Première Metal Lavender](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/matiere-premiere-metal-lavender) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Cashmeran
- [Escentric Molecules Molecule 03](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/escentric-molecules-molecule-03) — 70% overlap
- [Jusbox Cheeky Smile](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jusbox-cheeky-smile) — 68% overlap; Shared notes: Cashmeran
- [Giardini di Toscana Rosso Radice](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/giardini-di-toscana-rosso-radice) — 68% overlap; Shared notes: Cashmeran
- [Amouage Beach Hut Woman](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/amouage-beach-hut-woman) — 67% overlap; Shared notes: Cashmeran
- [Lalique Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lalique-encre-noire-eau-de-toilette) — 67% overlap
- [Moncler pour Homme](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/moncler-moncler-pour-homme) — 66% overlap
- [Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent Three: Sugi](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/comme-des-garcons-monocle-scent-three-sugi) — 66% overlap
- [D.S. & Durga I Don't Know What](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/d-s-durga-i-don-t-know-what) — 65% overlap
- [Caron Musc Oli](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/caron-musc-oli) — 65% overlap; Shared notes: Cashmeran

## 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).