Is Dossier Musky Buttercream a dupe of Glossier You?
You EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2026 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Musky Buttercream EDP
While both lean into musk, Glossier You emphasizes a powdery, skin-like quality, making it an everyday, intimate scent. Musky Buttercream veers into gourmand territory with its creamy sweetness. The key difference lies in the overall feel: Glossier You is understated and clean, while Musky Buttercream offers a comforting sweetness. If you prefer a barely-there, minimalist fragrance, go for Glossier You. If you desire a cozy, sweet musk with more projection, Musky Buttercream is the better choice.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- You
- Musky Buttercream
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a subtle, 'your skin but better' scent.
- You prefer a powdery and clean musk profile.
- You favor minimalist and understated fragrances.
- You want an everyday, versatile fragrance.
- You enjoy gourmand elements in your musk.
- You want a fragrance with more projection.
- You like sweet and creamy scents.
- You want a comforting fragrance for cooler weather.
A minimalist powdery musk that melts into your skin, Glossier You is the ultimate 'your skin but better' scent. Comforting, soft, and quietly radiant, it is modern, intimate, and effortlessly wearable.
Musky Buttercream balances creamy sweetness and musk, providing a modern, clean scent fit for cooler days and intimate occasions.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Core Notes
Core Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Musk
100%
vs
30%
Bergamot
100%
Butter
40%
Jasmine
33%
Vanilla
27%
Coconut
27%
Sandalwood
23%
Cedar
19%
Musk
100%
Pink Pepper
100%
Bergamot
100%
Ambroxan
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The musky powdery core and soft iris make it ideal for spring and fall, while the clean, airy character is fresh enough for summer. It lacks the heft and density for true winter impact.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and soft powdery musky character make it perfect for office and daily wear, as it will not offend. For dates it is subtly sensual, but too understated for formal or sport contexts.
Seasons
The creamy and musky characteristics lend themselves well to cooler temperatures and transition seasons, especially fall, where such warming scents are pleasant.
Occasions
The fragrance's moderate projection and intensity make it suitable for casual and date settings where warmth and subtle elegance are appreciated.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Musk
Adds bergamot and butter, drops ambrette and ambroxan
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