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Esprit De Contradiction
meets Escentric 02.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Different note lists

The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with amber. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Maison Matine Esprit De Contradiction bottle
Maison Matine

Esprit De Contradiction

Concentration not recorded

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Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 bottle
Escentric Molecules

Escentric 02

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20192008
Leading accordscitrus · aromatic · muskyamber · musky · woody
Notes unique to this recordLemon, Coriander, Black Pepper, Yellow Mandarin, Orris Root, Ginger, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Musk, Vetiver, Sage, CedarAmbroxan, Iso E Super, Iris, Jasmine
Longevity / 52.31 · 129 votes3.38 · 2,198 votes
Projection / 41.49 · 128 votes2.40 · 2,505 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Esprit De Contradiction

Eau de parfum · European Union listing · 50 mL

Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Bht, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Pinene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Sclareol, Cananga odorata oil/extract, Vanillin, Beta-caryophyllene, Coumarin, Geranyl acetate, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Citral, Eugenol, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Tocopherol, Camphor, Geraniol, Alpha-terpinene, Methyl benzoate, Methyl di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate *the alcohol used in this perfume is a natural organic alcohol made from wheat.

Official European storefront declaration for the listed bottle size. Published wording is retained; check your packaging for your batch.

Source: Maison Matine official European storefront ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22

Escentric 02

Not specified by source · United States listing · 100 mL bottle

Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Geraniol

Official US storefront declaration for the stated bottle. A short ingredient label does not disclose the complete fragrance formula; check supplied packaging for your batch.

Source: Escentric Molecules official US product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed citrus and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed amber and musky direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.