Question 1

What are the best quiet luxury fragrances with ambroxan?

Accepted Answer

My top picks are Glossier You, Jusbox Cheeky Smile, Baccarat Rouge 540, Le Labo Another 13, and D.S. & Durga I Don’t Know What. I’m obsessed with ambroxan/amber skin scents because they’re understated but still feel expensive and sophisticated. These are the ones I kept reaching for in 2023.

Question 2

What does ambroxan smell like in a perfume?

Accepted Answer

Ambroxan is one of those notes that’s honestly hard to describe, but it gives that clean, warm, skin-like “you smell good” effect. It can feel ambery, musky, and kind of addictive without screaming. For me, it’s the backbone of a great skin scent.

Question 3

Is Glossier You worth it and what does it smell like?

Accepted Answer

I have two bottles of the old formulation, and it’s genuinely unique because it reacts to body chemistry. On me it’s cozy and warm, with a sharp white pepper opening that melts into a creamy skin vibe. It also reminds me of iris and even “lipstick,” and I think it leans a bit feminine even though it’s marketed unisex.

Question 4

What’s a fragrance that smells like Another 13 or Baccarat Rouge but is more unique?

Accepted Answer

Jusbox Cheeky Smile is the one I called out for that. It opens sweet and almost fruity/juicy, then dries down into that woody amber territory that can remind you of Another 13 or Baccarat Rouge. The best part is I don’t see many people talking about the brand, so it feels more under-the-radar.

Question 5

Is Baccarat Rouge 540 really that strong?

Accepted Answer

Yes—on me it’s a beast in longevity and projection. It’s woody amber, very sophisticated, and it’s one of my biggest compliment-getters. But it’s definitely not for everybody because it’s strong and it evolves a lot throughout the day.

Question 6

Does Le Labo Another 13 last long?

Accepted Answer

On my skin, it doesn’t last as long as I want, and I have to spray quite a bit for it to really project. That said, it’s still one of the best smells I’ve ever smelled—simple yet complex and insanely luxurious. I’ve never smelled anything quite like it, so I’ll keep repurchasing.

Question 7

What is D.S. & Durga I Don’t Know What used for and can you wear it alone?

Accepted Answer

It’s marketed as a “perfume primer” to layer under other scents, but I love wearing it on its own. It’s straightforward and doesn’t evolve much—what you spray is what you get all day. It lasts a long time on skin but doesn’t project super far, and it gives me that clean sheets, expensive, ‘I can’t pinpoint it but it’s good’ vibe.

Question 8

What’s your favorite fragrance layering combo from the video?

Accepted Answer

I layer D.S. & Durga I Don’t Know What with Le Labo Another 13. That combo makes me feel amazing the entire day, and I get compliments nonstop when I wear it. The D.S. & Durga one gives a great base, and it plays really well with other ambroxan-heavy scents.

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