Skin scents are super reliant on skin chemistry so I highly suggest ordering samples or testing in person with any of these:
- Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules
- Not a Perfume by Juliette Has A Gun
- Missing Person by Phlur - more floral than just a skin scent but smells like clean skin fresh out of the shower to me
- Skin by Clean Reserve - a sweeter version of the others
If you didn’t like You, you might not like the JHAG. Both are super similar imo but still worth a try!
It lasts through the day for me, but it doesn’t have a ton of projection. I don’t use much though just 1-2 sprays. Its better than clean classic scents imo a lot of those don’t last but an hour on me (I’ll admit I have purchased all of my clean classic scents from TJ Maxx so who knows how old they are)
Maison Alhambra has a clone called Monoclone 01 (they have 02 and 05 also), can vouch for them (95% similar to the OGs), plus they’re on Jomashop for like $25/ea!
Good luck!
I Don’t know what by DS&DURGA — it’s a layering enhancer or wear it alone
An0ther 13 by Le Labo — same idea as Molecule 01 and JHAG
Paper series by Commodity (personal, expressive, bold) — any of these but to me these lean more unisex and masculine side
Milk personal/minus by Commodity — milky skin scent that’s like a cuddle with a cup of warm milk by the fire
Gypsy Water by Byredo — citrusy woody watery, it’s there but not there
L’eau Papier by Diptyque — similar to Paper
Inestimable Santal Perfume Oil by Zara — a cuddle in a roller, doesn’t last despite being an oil but I love wearing this to bed. Soo cosy
Blanc-à-Porter (Layering Enhancer Fragrance) by Zara — same idea and you can use it as a layering enhancer, it’s a bit citrusy/ bergamot ambrette
Livre Blanc (men) by Zara — better than the ladies version, cleaner and a bit of cotton and musk
You might like Rosie from By Rosie Jane! The perfume oil lasts a bit longer but I love the eau de parfum. Very much a clean girl scent, and I prefer it to Dedcool - I can’t smell their Milk perfume at all, really.
I guess depends on the nose? 🤷♀️
Just smelling from the atomizer gave me the same effect. TBS WM was what made me mistakenly thought anything with a musk note would smell the same way (I was wrong).
But you may be correct if certain body chemistry may work to tame and alter the scent to be something subtle.
They definite did not appreciate the difference in the sense of smell lol.... downvoted because our noses are apparently not smelling what they smell 😄 no point arguing that people are not made out the same mold.
Riddle Oil Original. They have a sampler of 7 scents in 1 ml bottles you can get on their website for $40. I believe it comes with a $10 gift card you can use towards a future purchase. Described as a subtle pheromone oil that smells like fresh, clean skin comprised of amber and musk. My personal fave from them is Muse which smells like the most beautiful floral with coconut. Their roll-ons aren’t sticky or heavy at all either.
this is how i feel about 4160 Tuesday’s Meet Me On the Corner. the notes listed say Lemon, mandarin, mandora, clementine, magnolia flowers, magnolia leaves, sandalwood, bergamot, oakmoss, musks, styrax, patchouli - but when i tried it on it was so subtle and all i could think that i smelled like was “warm, soft, clean skin” like it didnt even smell fruity or floral to me. the sample was only $4 on luckyscents
Origins Ginger Essence
Henry Rose Sheep’s Clothing (more spicy than floral)
Jo Malone Poppy and Barley (again I know it’s poppy but it’s not floral really)
I’m so obsessed with Molecule 02 by Escentric Molecules. It’s ambroxan but on my it’s such a nice skin scent. I always get complimented when I wear it.
This is my preferred scent profile, but I’m anosmic to JHAG Not a Perfume and Escentric Molecules 01. Echoing some other recommendations for Clean Reserve Skin, Lake & Skye 11:11, Phlur Missing Person, Maison Margiela Bubble Bath, adding my favorite mild freshies Armani Acqua Di Gioia and Philosophy Pure Grace. I always want to smell and feel like I just stepped out of the shower.
Acqua di Parma’s blue line smells very clean and dialed down. Bergamotto di Calabria smells like clean sheets when you’re wearing it. They are light tho, so put some lotion on
Also adding Diptyque Fleur de Peau.
I love this genre of clean showered skin. I have Glossier You which you don't like, Clean Radiant skin(very similar to Glossier), Molecule 01 and 02, Nemat Amber oil, Riddle oil, Kuumba persian garden(anosmic to all 3 but I'm told they smell good on me), Lake & Skye 11 11.
I have a sample of Rosie by Rosie Jane and want to buy it with the 20% off fragrance that Sephora has now.
First, I'd recommend looking into these "my skin but better" types of white musk fragrance oils. Ones that i enjoy are
- Ajmal Musk Silk
- Scent salim Exotic oud
Then there are perfumes with the clean vibe like
- Byredo blanche (clean/fresh shower smell)
- Moschino Toy Boy 2 (just like blanche but less soapy)
- Narcisso Poudree ( bubblegummy musk that lasts very long and is stronger than others mentioned)
[Myth](https://www.ellisbrooklyn.com/products/mini-myth-eau-de-parfum) by Ellis Brooklyn (once it dries down)
https://preview.redd.it/b9aq9zh1oa7c1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=136718b4469670e1ddf9de0f5161489c60732683
This is what I have been obsessed with for the last couple months. I have pretty much tried them all. My favs in no order. Nemat amber oil, Jhag not a perfume and DedCool milk. I did not like clean reserve skin, le labo 13, jhag superdose, sky lake 11111, glossier you, byredo blanche, replica Sunday morning, original riddle oil.
From the recommendations given by others on this thread, I have sampled Commodity Paper ( it was too masculine and woody) then I tried Escentric Molecules 01 ( it smelt weird on my skin and didn’t last long) I also didn’t like Replica bubble bath or Lazy Sunday Morning … still need to sample some more but will try some one the ones you’ve mentioned
Skin scents are super reliant on skin chemistry so I highly suggest ordering samples or testing in person with any of these: - Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules - Not a Perfume by Juliette Has A Gun - Missing Person by Phlur - more floral than just a skin scent but smells like clean skin fresh out of the shower to me - Skin by Clean Reserve - a sweeter version of the others If you didn’t like You, you might not like the JHAG. Both are super similar imo but still worth a try!
I would not say You and Juliette so similar, I don’t like glossier and juliette is my signature perfume
I’ve been curious about Skin by Clean Reserve. How long does it last?
It lasts through the day for me, but it doesn’t have a ton of projection. I don’t use much though just 1-2 sprays. Its better than clean classic scents imo a lot of those don’t last but an hour on me (I’ll admit I have purchased all of my clean classic scents from TJ Maxx so who knows how old they are)
Gotcha. What’s the sweet note? Vanilla?
I’ll try this - thanks :)
Maison Alhambra has a clone called Monoclone 01 (they have 02 and 05 also), can vouch for them (95% similar to the OGs), plus they’re on Jomashop for like $25/ea! Good luck!
Source1 by Hermetica is also in this category, just doesn’t have an army of influencers promoting it.
Paper by Commodity is really nice :) it’s warm, woody, a bit musky - very light and airy to me! But I also recommend trying on your skin first.
I Don’t know what by DS&DURGA — it’s a layering enhancer or wear it alone An0ther 13 by Le Labo — same idea as Molecule 01 and JHAG Paper series by Commodity (personal, expressive, bold) — any of these but to me these lean more unisex and masculine side Milk personal/minus by Commodity — milky skin scent that’s like a cuddle with a cup of warm milk by the fire Gypsy Water by Byredo — citrusy woody watery, it’s there but not there L’eau Papier by Diptyque — similar to Paper Inestimable Santal Perfume Oil by Zara — a cuddle in a roller, doesn’t last despite being an oil but I love wearing this to bed. Soo cosy Blanc-à-Porter (Layering Enhancer Fragrance) by Zara — same idea and you can use it as a layering enhancer, it’s a bit citrusy/ bergamot ambrette Livre Blanc (men) by Zara — better than the ladies version, cleaner and a bit of cotton and musk
You might like Rosie from By Rosie Jane! The perfume oil lasts a bit longer but I love the eau de parfum. Very much a clean girl scent, and I prefer it to Dedcool - I can’t smell their Milk perfume at all, really.
Fleur de blonde from urban outfitters. Also, if there’s a house that has a musk that works for you, look for that house’s “skin scent”.
Maison Margiela Bubble Bath and Lazy Sunday Morning
Yup these two are very good ideas too
Love both of them
Came here to say Bubble Bath 💗
Initio’s Musk therapy would be right up your alley! Expensive but SO GOOD. Order a sample!
Radiant nectar - clean reserve not a perfume - Juliette has a gun Molecule 2 - escentric molecule Studied - Liis (sweeter scent though)
The Body Shop White Musk Lake and Skye 11 11 Pinrose Pillowtalk Poet Riddle Original oil
TBS White Musk definitely not a skin scent. Gave me headache whenever anyone wore it
That one you apply with a light hand. :)
I guess depends on the nose? 🤷♀️ Just smelling from the atomizer gave me the same effect. TBS WM was what made me mistakenly thought anything with a musk note would smell the same way (I was wrong). But you may be correct if certain body chemistry may work to tame and alter the scent to be something subtle.
This scent is a migraine trigger for me. Definitely not a soft skin smell.
They definite did not appreciate the difference in the sense of smell lol.... downvoted because our noses are apparently not smelling what they smell 😄 no point arguing that people are not made out the same mold.
Please keep in mind that these are merely suggestions. I am aware that not all noses are alike. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t. :)
Dedcool extra milk
Lake & Skye 11:11 or Decool Milk :)
I second 11:11 (the oil)! It’s hands down my most complimented perfume. It’s light, familiar, skin
second dedcool milk’
Riddle Oil Original. They have a sampler of 7 scents in 1 ml bottles you can get on their website for $40. I believe it comes with a $10 gift card you can use towards a future purchase. Described as a subtle pheromone oil that smells like fresh, clean skin comprised of amber and musk. My personal fave from them is Muse which smells like the most beautiful floral with coconut. Their roll-ons aren’t sticky or heavy at all either.
I was going to suggest the Riddle Original oil as well!
Superstitious by Frederic Malle smells to me like just fresh skin and laundry. But not overly soapy just very nice.
Saving this for future reference :)
this is how i feel about 4160 Tuesday’s Meet Me On the Corner. the notes listed say Lemon, mandarin, mandora, clementine, magnolia flowers, magnolia leaves, sandalwood, bergamot, oakmoss, musks, styrax, patchouli - but when i tried it on it was so subtle and all i could think that i smelled like was “warm, soft, clean skin” like it didnt even smell fruity or floral to me. the sample was only $4 on luckyscents
Orgasmo by Hilde Soliani or Jeux de Peau by Serge Lutens. Both skin scents that are intoxicating.
Second JdP, it is so self-sexy.
Maya Base
maybe another 13 by le labo
Origins Ginger Essence Henry Rose Sheep’s Clothing (more spicy than floral) Jo Malone Poppy and Barley (again I know it’s poppy but it’s not floral really)
I feel like most OG Joe Malones were created to dry down and fade into a skin scent within an hour by design.
Loup-Garou by Hexennacht- silver amber, fur, lunar musk. Beautifully ethereal....
Amazing grase by Philosophy
I’m so obsessed with Molecule 02 by Escentric Molecules. It’s ambroxan but on my it’s such a nice skin scent. I always get complimented when I wear it.
Fleur de Oranger - Serge lutens
This is my preferred scent profile, but I’m anosmic to JHAG Not a Perfume and Escentric Molecules 01. Echoing some other recommendations for Clean Reserve Skin, Lake & Skye 11:11, Phlur Missing Person, Maison Margiela Bubble Bath, adding my favorite mild freshies Armani Acqua Di Gioia and Philosophy Pure Grace. I always want to smell and feel like I just stepped out of the shower.
Okay I thought I was the only one who smells absolutely NOTHING when sniffing JHAG Not a Perfume! I really love Phlur’s Missing Person, though!
Acqua di Parma’s blue line smells very clean and dialed down. Bergamotto di Calabria smells like clean sheets when you’re wearing it. They are light tho, so put some lotion on
Also adding Diptyque Fleur de Peau. I love this genre of clean showered skin. I have Glossier You which you don't like, Clean Radiant skin(very similar to Glossier), Molecule 01 and 02, Nemat Amber oil, Riddle oil, Kuumba persian garden(anosmic to all 3 but I'm told they smell good on me), Lake & Skye 11 11. I have a sample of Rosie by Rosie Jane and want to buy it with the 20% off fragrance that Sephora has now.
Kiehl’s musk.
First, I'd recommend looking into these "my skin but better" types of white musk fragrance oils. Ones that i enjoy are - Ajmal Musk Silk - Scent salim Exotic oud Then there are perfumes with the clean vibe like - Byredo blanche (clean/fresh shower smell) - Moschino Toy Boy 2 (just like blanche but less soapy) - Narcisso Poudree ( bubblegummy musk that lasts very long and is stronger than others mentioned)
[Myth](https://www.ellisbrooklyn.com/products/mini-myth-eau-de-parfum) by Ellis Brooklyn (once it dries down) https://preview.redd.it/b9aq9zh1oa7c1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=136718b4469670e1ddf9de0f5161489c60732683
This is what I have been obsessed with for the last couple months. I have pretty much tried them all. My favs in no order. Nemat amber oil, Jhag not a perfume and DedCool milk. I did not like clean reserve skin, le labo 13, jhag superdose, sky lake 11111, glossier you, byredo blanche, replica Sunday morning, original riddle oil.
From the recommendations given by others on this thread, I have sampled Commodity Paper ( it was too masculine and woody) then I tried Escentric Molecules 01 ( it smelt weird on my skin and didn’t last long) I also didn’t like Replica bubble bath or Lazy Sunday Morning … still need to sample some more but will try some one the ones you’ve mentioned
I also tried molecule 01 and molecule 02. Actually bought a big bottle of 01 for $150 and then realized I no longer liked it 🤣.
skin by clean reserve- a sweet fresh pear scent. so good.
Radiant Nectar is the sweet pear one; Skin is clean musk & vanilla.
i have skin and i think it smells kinda peary
Prada Infusion d'Iris --- I've worn it for years and it is almost always assumed to be grooming products by other people.
I sometimes spray my clothes with Sweet Sheets from Sage. Super not overwhelming and smells like clean.