In this video I’m reviewing Dossier’s Lost Americana, one of their original creations (not an “inspired by” scent) made in collaboration with MGK. I’ve worked with Dossier quite a few times, and I always appreciate that their fragrances are crafted in France, vegan, and have a strong essential oil concentration (always above 15%, and often around 18%). I also love the classic Dossier bottle—simple, sturdy, elegant, and with a really nice sprayer. I walk you through the full note breakdown and then test it properly on skin. On first spray I get a lot of incense, warm spices, and an amber-y vibe, with a touch of sweetness that isn’t overdone. To me it reads very unisex—doesn’t lean overly feminine or masculine—and while it’s definitely warm and spicy (my kind of scent), I can actually see it working in warmer weather as an evening fragrance. After wearing it for a while, I notice it’s not super linear: it starts smoky and spicy, then settles into something more earthy with patchouli and vetiver coming through, plus a really gorgeous vanilla-chocolate nuance. It’s not a gourmand and it never turns too sweet, and the patchouli is present but not overwhelming. Sillage feels pretty good, and based on my experience with Dossier, I have high hopes for longevity—after about an hour it was still smelling really strong.