Gentlemen of scent, here are a few standout posts from the Brotherhood of Scent community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Renato Carotti for his candid deep-dive "The Real Struggle of Describing Smelly Water..." — a refreshingly honest reflection on the challenge of translating fragrance experiences into words for reviews and videos. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/the-real-struggle-of-describing-smelly-water-warning-lengthy 👏 Shoutout to @Justin Tillery for sparking a nuanced debate with "Is Creed Still considered Niche?" — diving into what L'Oréal's acquisition of Creed means for the brand's identity. 23 members weighing in with thoughtful perspectives. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/is-creed-still-considered-niche 👏 Shoutout to @Nick Clemente for his honest take "Anyone else feeling disappointed at the direction of YouTube content?" — calling out the endless cycle of clone reviews and top-5 lists that dominate fragrance YouTube. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/anyone-else-feeling-disappointed-at-the-direction-of-youtube-content 👏 Shoutout to @Lon Chaneyfield for his thought-provoking post "The Larger the twist in a perfume, the more original it becomes!!!" — celebrating the artistry in unexpected fragrance compositions. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/the-larger-the-twist-in-a-perfume-the-more-original-it-becomes Keep those fragrance discussions, hot takes, and scent discoveries flowing!

Always had a problem detecting Le Labo another 13 but decided to use the body lotion with it. I really like the Another 13 body lotion. It smells very close to the EDP—I’d say around 85–90% of the same scent. It still has that clean, musky, skin-like vibe, but the lotion makes it a little softer, creamier, and slightly sweeter. On its own, it lasts a few hours and stays pretty close to the skin, so don’t expect the same projection as the EDP. Where it really shines is when you layer it under the fragrance. It helps the EDP last longer, smooths out the opening, and gives the scent a richer feel without changing what makes Another 13 so unique. If you’re already a fan of Another 13, I think the body lotion is worth it. It’s one of those companion products that actually smells like the original instead of just borrowing the name.