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Escentric 03 2010

6.9 / 10 214 Ratings
A perfume by Escentric Molecules for women and men, released in 2010. The scent is fresh-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh
Spicy
Green
Woody
Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
GingerGinger Green notesGreen notes LimeLime Mandarin orangeMandarin orange Black pepperBlack pepper Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CinnamonCinnamon FreesiaFreesia HedioneHedione Orris rootOrris root RoseRose Tonka beanTonka bean JasmineJasmine
Base Notes Base Notes
Vetiveryl acetateVetiveryl acetate AmberAmber CostusCostus ISO-E-SuperISO-E-Super LeatherLeather MusconeMuscone SandalwoodSandalwood

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
6.9214 Ratings
Longevity
7.1163 Ratings
Sillage
6.1163 Ratings
Bottle
6.5165 Ratings
Value for money
6.473 Ratings
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You’re quite Escentric…
I’m going to cut this as short as I can for those who don’t want to read on- this scent is alright, the bottle is beautiful and the price is a robbery.

It smells like rotten celery in the best way possible, but the vetiver(yl acetate) shines through. It’s like a mix of Chanel’s Allure Homme Sport Cologne (if it was left to oxidise for 2 years) and Lalique’s Encre Noire’s dry downs, the celery originating from the Allure and of course the vetiver and earthiness coming from the Encre Noire.

For some odd reason, I get a grassy note from the earthiness. It reminds me a lot of a day out at the park, and I would say that this is no doubt my scent for spring. It’s strange, but surprisingly quite mass appealing; if you like Encre Noire but you were disappointed by the Sport flanker, here’s the jack of all trades.

If you aren’t familiar with Encre Noire and still want to buy this scent, like many of the Escentrics and the Molecules, it is essential you purchase a sample before buying. I bought this off the basis that this was a quote ‘beachy Encre Noire’, and while that’s not exactly true from what I can detect, it’s close enough.

Speaking of detection, the sillage on this isn’t great. It’s solid, but it’s a personal scent bubble; you won’t get ‘Followed’ (if you know the reference). Longevity is decent, I get a good six hours before it ceases. Price to performance ratio is pretty poor at a retail value of £100 for 100ml, if not over that price. However, I would say this is one of, if not, the best Escentrics out of the line, however it could be argued that 04 is better but it’s all (skin) chemistry really.

The review ends here, but I really love the bottle. It’s very much reflective of the scent as a whole as well as the background of Escentric Molecules with the binary code dotted around alongside the linear minimalistic design. The green colour scheme is perfect summary of the scent profile.
Updated on 03/11/2024
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Elijahrb67

121 Reviews
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Enjoyable, but nothing spectacular
I've had a bit of an up and down relationship with Escentric 03. While it's a fragrance that in theory (and in practice at times) I should enjoy, it just doesn't manage to ever scratch the itch it gives. The notes and concept behind this fragrance are immensely promising, and at times it delivers, but falls flat the majority of the time. The opening of 03 is heavily rooted in green citrus notes, with a heavy amount of ginger thrown in. The ginger is honestly the star of the show here, and really part of the reason I keep coming back to this one. As it dries, it stays fairly green, with vetiver being the main note, and an interesting warm/amber accord following in shortly after. It's a combination that works quite well, and that I do enjoy in terms of smell. I think the main issue with this fragrance is the formulation itself. At times, all of the notes are present and it is extremely powerful, but at others it barely lasts for a second. I've been trying to figure out why this happens, and my guess would be that maybe the balance between natural and synthetic materials here doesn't quite work right. I could be wrong, as I am certainly not a perfumer by any means, but it's still irritating how inconsistent this fragrance can be.

Despite it's shortcomings, I will keep coming back to this fragrance, as it's a very enjoyable fragrance scent wise, but the inconsistency of the formulation/performance is definitely a factor in my mixed feelings of this fragrance. I'd be curious to find another fragrance that smells the same as this one does, while being a bit easier to predict and wear. If anyone has recommendations, please let me know!
Updated on 02/20/2025
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Reddawks

85 Reviews
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Reddawks
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Easy grab for not an easy day.
Those who are used to my endless perfume ramblings might be disappointed: this scent, like every Escentric Molecule I've smelled, simply does what it's meant to do.
No storyline, no metaphors, no symbolic references or nostalgic flashbacks — just a fragrance that exists to smell good. And it does.
Perfect for those oppressively hot days when you still have to get things done, but don’t want to think too hard about your olfactory personality.

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Leimbacher

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The Vetiver of the Young Man
That "Escentric 03" would be the first fragrance from the company to join my collection became clear to me very quickly on paper. When I’m not exactly sure where to go, I usually tend to lean towards vetiver as a first point of reference or even a new addition to the wardrobe. And when I saw it heavily discounted at the store earlier this year, I didn’t hesitate long (even without an extensive test)...

"Escentric 03" is a showcase vetiver that remarkably maintains and conveys the balance between heritage and future, classic and modern. It most closely resembles "Encre Noir," only brighter, more accessible, and more functional. The sharp edges of the vetiver are softened by a hint of iris, while green pepper with limey splashes invigorates the opening, and balsamic tea notes give it a certain relaxed quality. Overall, this results in a sharp all-rounder par excellence, suitable for any keyboard in the world. A fragrance that always works, that never has to. Streamlined, self-assured, completely in control, and even somewhat calming, grounding. In a stressful time full of uncertainties and dangers, it is a reliable anchor and reference point made of sweet grass and leathery progress.

Bottle: futuristic, minimalist, strikingly unobtrusive
Sillage: inconspicuous, a scent for the wearer
Longevity: generous, very solid 8 hours

Conclusion: Encre Noir Work. An absolute workhorse for me regarding the company and the job. Super beautiful, super organized, super serious. An unrestricted recommendation for younger to middle-aged vetiver fans!
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Terra

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Encre sur cuir
I hope my headline contains no mistakes despite my almost nonexistent knowledge of French and makes clear what I want to convey :).

Escentric03 is, for me, a refined vetiver scent; it does not come across as reduced or puristic as one might expect from the Escentric line, but rather presents itself as multifaceted and quite "fragrant."

At the outset, I primarily smell a green-earthy vetiver note, clearly brightened by citrus notes. Light memories of Encre Noir arise; the vetiver note here also seems quite dark and smoky, and has a certain pencil-like accent, it seems (could this be due to the combination of vetiveryl acetate and cedar?). However, Geza Schön works noticeably more transparently. Sparkling, green pepper is quite dominant at the beginning, but integrates well and together with a splash of lime provides an interesting contrast.

In Escentric03, I can distinctly pick out many elements from the fragrance pyramid. Over time, this peppery note recedes into the background, and one actually notices a kind of green jasmine tea that now rounds off the vetiver note and softens the fragrance.

I would not yet classify Escentric03 as a pure leather scent even in the base; it remains, to my nose, a vetiver. However, the vetiver is increasingly contrasted so that bitter-herbaceous-smoky accents become softer and now primarily appear dark and velvety. This definitely gives a leathery impression that comes across as quite successful and elegant.

Vetiver fans should give Escentric 03 a chance. To me, it seems the least like a concept to showcase facets of synthetic fragrance materials among the Molecules and Escentrics I know, but rather like an interesting and mature vetiver.
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Lime-y, spicy, fresh. Very masculine to my nose
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5 months ago
1
Light-green, dry, and fresh—it's lean and energetic. Great for warm-weather and all occasions.
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Very ginger, very green tea!
Electric, refreshing, sporty.
One of the best from EM, especially as the longevity is better then most of EM
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Fantastic ginger + lime opening. But that quickly disappears, replaced by a smoky base that's bland and doesn't work. Whiff!
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Green-earthy scent mix with vetiver notes. Sometimes reminiscent of kitchen herbs. Wearable and unobtrusive, but it doesn't inspire enthusiasm.
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Vetiver & Pepper, transparent, precise, green - like a sharp sheet of paper that you're bound to cut yourself on.
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Outstanding, spicy summer scent by Geza.
Underrated.
Vetiverylacetate plays a completely different role here than in Encre Noir.
Very refined!
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Huge load of raw green pepper, crushed ginger, and squeezed lime with a stuffy vetiver accord. As an Asian dish, okay, but just... meh.
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Revival 22: Citrusy-green iris embedded in vetiver/musk. Sounds sweet-woody. Great H+S. Doesn't get enough love here. Hidden gem.
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Quite a fresh woody note, a bit sparkling. Perfect for 30 degrees. H&S is worlds better than the others from the brand.
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