Molecule 01 + Champaca

Molecule 01 + Champaca is a study in contrast and balance, where minimalism meets opulence. This fragrance is part of the Molecule + collection, in which the iconic Molecule 01 is enriched with a single, carefully chosen ingredient. In this case, it's champaca, one of perfumery's most precious and expressive floral absolutes.

Champaca has a warm and floral scent, with a soft, creamy undertone and a light spiciness. The fragrance is full and rounded, without being fresh or sharp, and lingers comfortably on the skin. It evokes a blend of magnolia and jasmine , with a subtle fruity nuance and a tea-like warmth. In perfumes, champaca primarily imparts depth and softness, similar to ylang-ylang but less sweet and pronounced.

The composition consists of just two elements, yet it unfolds surprisingly richly on the skin. Iso E Super forms the base: an abstract, woody molecule with a velvety, warm, and almost weightless aura. The effect is intimate, as if the fragrance melts into the skin. This contrasts with champaca absolute, extracted from the red champaca flower of India. This floral note is intense and layered, with facets reminiscent of jasmine and orange blossom, refined tea nuances, and a creamy softness that gradually unfolds.

Together, Iso E Super and champaca create an unexpected harmony. The opening is bright and radiant, with a subtle floral lightness. In the heart, the fragrance becomes fuller and more sensual, where floral richness and woody transparency enhance each other. Finally, the composition returns to the signature Molecule 01, which lingers long and elegantly on the skin.