Maison Alhambra
Monocline 01
Best Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 Dupe
Maison Alhambra Monocline 01 is a clone of Escentric Molecules Escentric 01, with a 78% accuracy score and about 85% cheaper than the original.
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78% MatchInspired by $170 originalSave about 85%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
You SaveAbout 85%
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The Scoop
Monocline 01 captures the minimalist DNA of Escentric 01 quite well, with a faithful interpretation of the iris-forward heart and prominent iso e super base that defines the original's ethereal character. The citrus opening is slightly less refined than Amalfi lemon, presenting a more generic lemon note, though the pink pepper accord remains vibrant and comparable.
Key Differences
The citrus top lacks the specific Mediterranean quality of Amalfi lemon, feeling slightly more synthetic. Longevity and sillage appear marginally lighter than the original, with the iso e super molecule being less pronounced in the dry-down.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.1 community ratingAccords
woody· Dominantmusky· Dominantamber· Prominentgourmand· Moderateanimalic· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring100%
Summer97%
Fall / Autumn90%
Winter71%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional45%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.1 from 145 ratingsWhat people who wear Maison Alhambra Monocline 01 report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
musky
amber
animalic
powdery
Longevity
Very weak12%
Weak12%
Moderate61%
Long lasting13%
Eternal3%
Sillage
Intimate41%
Moderate51%
Strong6%
Enormous2%
Who wears it
Female4%
More female2%
Unisex77%
More male12%
Male5%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced4%
Overpriced1%
Ok8%
Good value23%
Great value64%
People say it reminds them of
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 64Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 33Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 Limited Edition 15 Years 26
What people like
- Effective layering tool to boost longevity
- Excellent value for the price
- Versatile clean scent for all occasions
- Safe for office and professional settings
What people dislike
- May muddle scents when layered
- Low projection and weak sillage
- Resembles Escentric 01 not Molecule 01
- Inconsistent longevity on skin
What wearers say
“This is a light fragrance, lasts all day, stays close to the skin (and on clothes). Not sure if I believe the hype about layering to make another scent last longer? Perfectly good for the office, gym (not sure why people wear perfume to the gym?), or anyplace where you don't want a loud scent. Don't hesitate to overspray. Decent 6.5-7/10.”
“I am so impressed by this!On me it smells like cedar, pencil shavings - but in an incredibly nice way :)Very unisex, calming, reminds me of days spent sketching happily :)I got this to layer with other scents to try to improve their projection, so I’ll update once I see how that goesI didn’t expect this to stand on its own, but it does.”
“It smells similar to Molecule 01, Escentic 01 and Zarkoperfume 234.38, I really like this type of scents, but unfortunately Monocline 01 has short live and I can feel barely on my skin. I try to macerate for the better performance.”
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