Another 13 by Le Labo

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks it smells like nothing. It feels like my own skin—could my pH be neutralizing the scent? Literally, it was like spraying water on myself.

I feel like this is exactly what I was looking for with ‘Not a Perfume’. It doesn’t smell like a fragrance; it smells like your aura at a specific moment. If mystery, sexiness, and cleanliness had a scent, this would be it. Ideal for neutral people who don’t like anything too masculine or feminine. It’s addictive, with no notes that make it feel dated. Tip: wear it when you’re about to sweat or your skin is warm; it’s a bomb that floods the room. In cold weather, it fades. For a sexy vibe, apply to skin; for a clean vibe, apply to clothes.

I don’t know what to say; after several sprays, I barely notice a faint aroma of something I can’t describe, maybe soap.

Update: a perfume that doesn’t work for me or my environment. It cost a fortune and doesn’t last or project. It still just smells like menthol to me.

It’s clean and pleasant, though for me it has a hint of church incense. I can’t think of another way to put it. On skin, it stays very close… I recommend testing it first.

Some perfumes leave a mark, and this is one of those treasures: clean, soft, and soulful. It blends white musk and soap with dry woods, white florals, and an ethereal amber touch. Perfect for spring and summer, ideal for daytime wear or enjoying alone. Unisex, though I, as a mature man, absolutely adore it. It’s not a cheap body wash; it’s pure quality. Delicate yet long-lasting, though like many clean scents, it can slightly fatigue the nose after a while. Great for the office or casual life: if you love soapy notes, you won’t be disappointed.

Using about 7ml: This perfume awakens memories, not isolated notes, but places and people you’ve never smelled like this before. It has a measured ambroxan that makes it feel human, with a woody-amber base like a brand new book with a cloth cover, and floral-fruity top notes that evoke worn clean laundry. It’s a delight to feel it rise and fall with your body temperature. It needs warm skin to shine; in winter or dry climates, it loses some magic, but in summer, it’s pure magic. I’m keeping it.

At first, I noticed menthol, followed by a pleasant scent that faded in minutes, but strangely, it got stronger as the hours passed. It’s nice, though the opening hits a bit too hard for me.

Intimate and soft, it’s that personal scent for relaxing at home or sleeping after a shower. It evokes the cleanliness of Jovan Musk without being intrusive; sometimes there’s a hint of Not a Perfume, but it’s minimal. I didn’t find any resemblance to Thomas Kosmala 4. Ideal if you like smelling clean and soft, enjoying the scent yourself.

It happened to me like @HerMell: at first, it smelled like nothing, then more and more, and with the heat, it’s quite noticeable without being overwhelming. It’s always there; you smell it, and I assume others do too. It’s a ‘ghost perfume,’ rare but pleasant. On my skin, it smells like soft soap, almost baby-like, synthetic but not sharp. It reminded me of CK One for being neutral, sometimes girly, sometimes boyish. Although I barely sprayed it and after five minutes it seemed gone, then it started again. It’s interesting due to its ebb and flow, pleasant and easy to like, though I don’t feel it reinvented anything, and for what it is, I find it pricey.

Strange scent, but I don’t dislike it; it smells medicinal, like a clinic, very clean and discreet because it doesn’t project much. I thought it would last little, but I was surprised it’s still noticeable the next day. I bought a decant to keep testing it; I believe it develops differently with each use, and I still consider giving it another chance.

Watch out for musks: on some skin types, they can turn sour, which is why you must test them on skin. This Another 13 smells clean and soapy, like a mix of medicinal syrup and body wash. It smells good but doesn’t project much; you have to press your nose against the skin or wait for the ISO E Super to do its job. It doesn’t smell like Molecule 01. It’s like Initio’s Musk Therapy but sweeter and heavier. It has the vibe of Molecule 02 but with more presence and a finer aroma: clean musk, ambergris, and slightly sweet dry wood. I see it as unisex, perfect for summer and daytime. Not for formal events, but great for the office or dates. If you like musks like Nasomatto’s Silver Musk, you’ll love this; it leaves a mark thanks to its exclusivity.

I’ve never tried anything from Le Labo before; today I tested about four, and what a disappointment. The first was Santal 33. The only one I liked was Another 13, but after two and a half hours, it smelled like nothing at skin level. I still have a handkerchief with Cabiria by Tiziana Terenzi from over a month ago, and it still smells amazing.

Let me start by sharing my work experience. I applied it at 7:30 AM (two sprays on the neck), and at 4:00 PM, my coworker came in and said, ‘Wow, your perfume smells great.’ I was surprised because eight hours had passed, and I thought the projection would be minimal. It’s one of my favorites along with Santal 33. Unlike this, Another 13 is more versatile for any occasion, day or night, hot or cold. What makes it easy to wear is its clean, non-intrusive scent. Longevity: 10/10, Projection: 9/10, Compliments: 9/10, Value for Money: 9/10. I recommend it 100% if you can afford its high price. A cheaper alternative I’ve tried that smells similar is Juliette has a Gun Not a Perfume.

A heavy, medicinal-metallic scent, suitable for those who don’t seek attention. Undoubtedly an excellent aroma that I haven’t seen replicated, recommended, but test it on skin first because longevity varies greatly depending on skin type.