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Eccentric Molecules (opens in new tab) is known for its chemistry-influenced, one note to shift your senses, your skin, but better styled fragrances. Its latest creation, Molecule 05, is no exception: only cashemeran, a molecule created by the International Fragrance Foundation in the late 1970s, is used in this perfume. Kashmelan, a molecule created by the International Fragrance Foundation in the late 1970s, is the only molecule used in the perfume. When worn alone, its musky, dry-wood scent envelops the wearer in warmth. It is precisely the androgynous and mysterious scent I have always been drawn to: Molecule 05 became the scent I associate with the trying months of the COVID-19 pandemic (open in new tab), and my ability to survive it.

If there was one thing I sought while practicing social distancing, it was comfort. I am not talking about waist elastic or cacho e pepe. For me, it's about maintaining a beauty routine that may seem mundane and unnecessary. My clothes lean toward "isolation casual" and my makeup is completely dependent on my stress level. Rather than compromise on a regular-use fragrance woven with memories of more dynamic chapters, I opted for something cozy and subtle, reminiscent of time spent indoors. A perfume with only one note seemed the perfect vehicle.

The first whiff of the fragrance smells like fresh laundry. Once it settles in, a warmth comes through, like my own skin, but woody and sweet. I am tempted to dive into myself. It's as if my senses are covered with a weighty blanket. I realize I made the right choice. The shadows of nostalgic and persuasive perfumes do not hide my current state of constant self reflection.

I have yet to decide if I will continue to wear Molecule 05 when we all emerge from our isolation. But for now it is adding sweetness to my stagnant days.

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