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You Eau de Parfum bottle You EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2017 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Musky Buttercream Parfum bottle Musky Buttercream EDP
Our Verdict

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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Which Should You Buy?

Choose You if...
  • 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.
Choose Musky Buttercream if...
  • 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.
Our Verdict - You EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Musky Buttercream EDP
Musky Buttercream balances creamy sweetness and musk, providing a modern, clean scent fit for cooler days and intimate occasions.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
You EDP
Musky Buttercream EDP

Notes

Only in You
Musk 100%
Only in You
Pink Pepper 100%
Only in Musky Buttercream
Bergamot 100%

Accords

You Musky Buttercream
100%
Musky
80%
Lactonic
90%
83%
Powdery
Sweet
70%
60%
Amber
Woody
50%
Musky shared
100%
80%
90%
83%
70%
60%
50%

Performance

You Musky Buttercream
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

You

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual

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.

Musky Buttercream

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The creamy and musky characteristics lend themselves well to cooler temperatures and transition seasons, especially fall, where such warming scents are pleasant.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The fragrance's moderate projection and intensity make it suitable for casual and date settings where warmth and subtle elegance are appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
1%
Key Similarities

Both share Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

You EDP
Musky Buttercream EDP
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