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A.N. Other
Statement
A.N. Other
Miami-based independent fragrance house built around perfumer-led, coded, gender-neutral scents.
About A.N. Other
A.N. Other is an independent fragrance company based in Miami, Florida, founded by Ariella Appelbaum and Gilad Amozeg. The brand launched its debut collection in 2018 with four coded fragrances representing woody, oriental, floral, and fresh directions. Its name refers to a placeholder used when a person's identity is concealed, a concept the company applies by foregrounding the perfumer rather than attaching each fragrance to a conventional poetic title.
The brand gives selected perfumers broad creative freedom, an unusually large development budget, and access to high-quality ingredients, then produces each chosen formula in small batches. Its fragrances are gender-neutral and are identified by alphanumeric codes such as OR/2018, FR/2018, and SN/2020. The range has included David Apel's OR/2018, Carlos Viñals' fresh-citrus FR/2018, Patricia Bilodeau's woody composition, Nathalie Benareau's floral-leather fragrance, and Catherine Selig's patchouli-and-bergamot scent. A.N. Other's stated model is to keep the selection small and replace an existing fragrance when introducing a new one.
At a Glance
The Brand
Founded
2018
Founder
Ariella Appelbaum and Gilad Amozeg
Country
United States
Category
Indie
Scent Personality
Worth It?
Scent DNA
Woody
fresh-citrus
floral
oriental
- Other identifies fragrances through codes and places the perfumer's name and work at the center of the presentation
- The collection combines gender-neutral positioning, concentrated parfum-grade construction, and contrasting styles ranging from crisp ginger and juniper to dense vanilla, whisky, cannabis, leather, and patchouli
Typical Performance
Longevity
Long
Projection
Strong
Positioning
An indie, premium house known for woody compositions.
How It Compares
- → More explicitly perfumer-led and code-named than Le Labo
- → More intense and less overtly lifestyle-oriented than Jo Malone London
- → Less brand-led and generally less opulent in presentation than Tom Ford
Who It's For
Best For
- Gender-neutral fragrance wardrobes
- Perfumery-focused shoppers
- Small-batch niche fragrance discovery
- Wearers seeking modern woody, fresh, floral, and oriental styles
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Clear perfumer-led concept
- Distinctive coded naming system
- Gender-neutral range with varied scent families
- High-quality ingredient and small-batch positioning
Weaknesses
- Small and changing assortment
- Limited mainstream availability
- Coded names provide less immediate olfactory guidance
- Brand information and catalog counts vary across fragrance databases
Brand Evolution
The brand began with a 2018 debut collection organized around four broad scent families and later expanded its coded lineup with additional compositions. Its operating model remains deliberately selective: launches are made in small batches, and the company has stated that a new fragrance may replace an existing one rather than expanding the assortment indefinitely.
Quick Verdict
A.N. Other is a focused indie house for shoppers who care more about the formula and perfumer than a traditional fragrance story. Its strongest idea is the coded, small-batch format; the trade-off is a smaller, less continuously documented catalog than major niche houses.
Perfumers
A.N. Other Perfumes
Favourite - easy to wear anywhere · Statement - bold & distinctive · Acquired - bold, for fewer occasions
