Escentric 04 (2017)
by Escentric Molecules

This is the last of three Escentric Molecule potions that I will test: Escentric 04 - Javanol.

First off...Javanol is the brand name of the chemical givaudan (C15H26O). Chemically, it is VERY similar to Iso E Super (C16H26O), fwiw.

Unlike 01 - Iso E Super and 02 - Ambroxan, 04 - Javanol has a more than discernible quality to it right out of the bottle. It starts out smelling like a fresh insect repellant, as found in citronella candles. Juniper note is fairly light but detectable, as is a synthetic version of grapefruit peel. Osmanthus lends a slight touch of typical fruity peachiness plus cashmeran smoothness. Rose does "bloom" and provide a nice floral support to gird this scent. Galbanum indeed adds its green bitter musk trait in touches in 04's heart.

And sandalwood is there, both from the Javanol itself and additional sandalwood; it comes across as ultra-raw, straight from the plant creaminess and bright woodiness. Escentric 04 is greater than skin scent in sillage, and it has a Commes des Garcons-like avant garde quality to it.

I can't seem to get past that insect repellant quality that doesn't fade away. Perhaps other folks would perceive it differently, depending on usual factors (e.g. state of my skin upon application, humidity, temperature, other environmental elements, mood and scent of others who smell it, etc. etc.). Escentric 04 - Javanol comes close to a potion that I could wear, but for that citronella thing.