Molecule 01 + Guaiac EDT 100 ml - Escentric Molecules

Family olfactory: beloved

Notes: ISO E Super, Guaiac wood.

Perfumerist: Geza Schoen.

Year: 2023

The M + fragrances are an ode to minimalism and a celebration of the pure form. In a world where olfactory compositions can be overwhelmingly complex and overloaded, M + adopts a radically simplified approach. The philosophy behind these fragrances is clear: less is more. By eliminating the superfluous, it seeks to reach a pure and refined essence, an aroma that is not hidden behind unnecessary layers, but is presented with brutal honesty and an inherent sophistication. This radical simplicity not only contrasts traditional fragrances, but also offers a unique olfactory experience, stripped of artifices and focused on the purity of essential ingredients.

Molecule 01 + Wood of Guaiac is a masterful combination that personifies this philosophy. ISO E Super, an abstract synthetic molecule, provides a tonality of cedar wood with a warm and velvety sensation. This ingredient, known for its ability to amplify other aromas without dominating the composition, creates a base that is both subtle and enveloping. By combining with Guaiac's wood, a perfect harmony between the synthetic and the natural, a fusion that is at the same time innovative and deeply evocative. Guaiac wood, extracted from the Bulnesia Sarmientoi tree, adds a warm, smoked and woody character that fully perfectly the softness of ISO e super.

Guaiac wood is particularly outstanding in olfactory alchemy due to its complexity and depth. Its aroma has a dark and serious quality, almost mystical, that evokes images of winter nights next to a crackling fireplace. This essential oil has a unique ability to create a feeling of warmth and comfort, such as an olfactory embrace that involves the bearer in a cloak of rich and evocative aromas. The combination of Guaiac wood with ISO E super in the M + fragrance is a demonstration of how two different elements can be joined to create something that is much more than the sum of its parts.

The creation of Geza Schoen with the Wood of Guaiac is particularly remarkable. According to Schoen, Guaiac's wood has a smoked and aromatic flavor that reminds a great whiskey, along with a creamy warmth that evokes the wooden barrels used for the maceration of the liquor. This description not only captures the essence of Guaiac wood, but also underlines its ability to provide a rich and enveloping sensory experience. The fragrance created with this wood is like wrapping oneself in the emulsified smoke of a fireplace, an experience that is both comforting and intriguing.

The M + version with an absolute touch of volatile rum at the top add an additional layer of complexity and dynamism to the fragrance. Ron's absolute evaporates quickly, leaving space for the Guaiac and Iso E Super wood to take prominence in a delicate Deux. This subtle and elegant transition creates a fragrance that evolves on the skin, revealing new facets and nuances with the passage of time. It is a fragrance that not only takes place, but it is experienced, an olfactory masterpiece that challenges expectations and redefines what can be a minimalist fragrance.