Is Paris Corner Soothing Zephyr a dupe of Le Labo Another 13?
Another 13 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Soothing Zephyr EDP
Another 13 (A) and Soothing Zephyr (B) both explore musky, woody territory, but diverge significantly in execution. A prioritizes a clean, almost sterile sophistication, using ambroxan and pear for a refined, subtly sweet experience. B, a newer and budget friendly option, takes a cooler, more challenging approach, with a focus on mineralic and woody notes that some find off-putting initially. A is a safe, quietly confident choice, while B offers a more distinctive, though potentially divisive, experience. Ultimately, A is more mass-appealing whereas B is less so.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Another 13
- Soothing Zephyr
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a clean, modern, and inoffensive skin scent.
- You prefer subtle sweetness over stark mineral notes.
- You appreciate understated elegance and mass appeal.
- You want a safe blind buy with great performance.
- You enjoy unique, challenging, and divisive fragrances.
- You prefer mineralic and woody notes over sweetness.
- You want an affordable alternative to more expensive scents.
- You like cool, sterile compositions.
A quietly magnetic skin scent blending synthetic musks and pear into a futuristic, hyper-clean aura. Subtle yet memorable, it radiates understated confidence and modern cool.
This one's a slow burner. Don't expect instant love, but give it time and Soothing Zephyr might just sneak its way into your everyday rotation, offering a unique, cool take on musky woods. It's divisive, often compared, but ultimately carves its own sterile niche.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Jasmine
6%
vs
17%
Iso E Super
18% share of the perfume
Ambrettolide
13% share of the perfume
Ambrette
13% share of the perfume
Cetalox
10% share of the perfume
Pear
10% share of the perfume
Moss
9% share of the perfume
Apple
6% share of the perfume
Citrus
6% share of the perfume
Helvetolide
5% share of the perfume
Amyl Salicylate
3% share of the perfume
Musk
28% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Amber
14% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
14% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
14% share of the perfume
Pear
10% share of the perfume
Apple
6% share of the perfume
Citrus
6% share of the perfume
Jasmine
17% share of the perfume
Iso E Super
18% share of the perfume
Ambrettolide
13% share of the perfume
Cetalox
10% share of the perfume
Helvetolide
5% share of the perfume
Musk
28% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
14% share of the perfume
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
Its clean musk and sheer synthetic-amber base make it highly versatile for spring and fall, with just enough brightness for summer and enough warmth for layering in winter.
Occasions
Soft projection and transparency make it perfect for office and casual wear. It's subtly sensual for dates but too understated for formal events or athletic use.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its clean, 'cold' musky profile makes it suitable for office wear, as it's unlikely to overpower. While it could work for a casual setting, its unique and somewhat sterile nature might not be universally appealing for dates or formal events where warmth is often preferred.
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 6 notes, including Jasmine
Adds amber and musk, drops ambrette and ambrettolide
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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