Another 13 vs Another 14
Le Labo vs Montagne Parfums
Another 14 is a direct clone of Le Labo's cult skin-scent Another 13, so the obvious question is whether the cheaper option is close enough to matter.
| Another 13 | Another 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Le Labo | Montagne Parfums |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | unisex |
| Top Notes | ambrette, hyacinth, apple | ambrette, hyacinth, apple, bergamot |
| Heart Notes | jasmine, moss, ambroxan | jasmine, moss, ambroxan, iris |
| Base Notes | white musk, iso e super, ambergris | white musk, iso e super, ambergris, sandalwood |
| Best Seasons | spring, summer, fall | spring, fall, winter |
Shared Notes (9)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What People Say
Le Labo Another 13
The ambroxan-musk core reads as impossibly clean, warm skin rather than a conventional perfume — wearers describe it as the scent of someone else's skin that you desperately want to get closer to.
Ambrette gives it a slightly nutty, musky softness that stops it from smelling like a generic clean fragrance; there's just enough animalic edge to keep it interesting.
Longevity is a persistent complaint — the musk-forward formula fades into a near-imperceptible skin scent on many people within a few hours, often requiring heavy reapplication.
At its price point, critics argue you're paying almost entirely for the Le Labo brand cachet and the Another Magazine exclusivity story, since the ambroxan-musk accord it's built on is not technically complex.
Longevity: Generally 3-5 hours before fading to an intimate skin scent detectable only up close; some wearers report it almost completely vanishes on their skin chemistry.
Value: A genuine point of contention in the community — it sits at the pricier end of niche, and given the almost non-existent longevity and modest ingredient complexity, skeptics call it one of the harder splurges to justify on performance alone.
Montagne Parfums Another 14
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The Verdict
If you're curious about the Another 13 hype but aren't ready to commit to a splurge, Another 14 is a smart way to test the vibe — it captures the warm, musky core convincingly, with added iris and sandalwood giving it a slightly creamier twist. Devoted fans who want the original's precise skin-meld effect and proven longevity will find the Le Labo worth the investment, but budget-conscious wearers lose very little by going with the alternative.
Le Labo Another 13
Montagne Parfums Another 14