Escentric 01 is a deliberately strange fragrance in the best possible way. Geza Schön built it around a massive dose of ISO E Super — a synthetic woody molecule that doesn't behave like a conventional...
A well-documented divide exists in the community around anosmia: some wearers simply cannot perceive ISO E Super and experience little beyond a faint, fleeting woodiness, while others find it projects steadily and generates frequent compliments from those nearby.
The fragrance is most often compared to its sibling Molecule 01, which strips away all the supporting notes and delivers ISO E Super in near-isolation — Escentric 01 is generally considered the more accessible entry point, with a clearer opening and more conventional development.
Performance tends to surprise people given how subtle it wears — longevity is considered solid, with the scent lasting through a full day, though sillage stays close to the skin rather than broadcasting into a room.
Spring and summer dominate the seasonal recommendations, though the woody-resinous base means it holds up in cooler months better than most citrus-forward fragrances.
It's widely recommended as a daily wear or office fragrance precisely because it's non-offensive and abstract enough to work without imposing — some enthusiasts use it as a layering base to extend lighter fragrances.
