A woman has reportedly found a dupe for one of Glossier’s $116 perfumes. The best part? The dupe is only $16 at Marshalls.
TikToker Hannah Green (@hannahggreenn) said in a video with over 704,000 views that the find might make her return her bottle of Glossier’s You Eau De Parfum and purchase “five more” bottles of the new dupe. However, she didn’t mention what the dupe actually was in her original video.
So, what available dupes are there on the market for Glossier’s You Eau De Parfum, which costs $116 for a 3.4-ounce bottle?
What is the dupe?
Commenters expressed frustration with Green because she did not show the bottle or discuss the dupe in her original TikTok video. Still, other viewers were able to identify it, leaving a few comments to direct anyone who wanted to buy a bottle.
“Sheer skin,” one commenter said. Later, Green commented on her original video, stating she had an update. “I wasn’t gonna show it unless I’m positive if it’s an actual dupe,” Green said. “I posted a video showing it literally right after yall PLEASE use your context clues respectfully. It’s not that hard to swipe and click on the next video I posted.”
Then, she showed her audience the bottle she bought at Marshalls, confirming that it was “Sheer Skin.” The perfume bottle isn’t readily available on Marshalls’ or T.J. Maxx’s online websites, so keen shoppers have to go in person to find a bottle.
Green added that the only distinct difference between Glossier’s “You” and Sheer Skin was that “Sheer Skin has a slight vanilla base to it.”
“ It smells the same to me. It really does,” Green said. I’m not even trying to play, not to mention this is a hundred milliliters.”
What other dupes of Glossier’s perfumes are out there?
Some viewers identified another incredibly similar scent to Glossier’s You—Athena Club’s love letter, a popular lotion that can be purchased at Target. “Get the lotion from Athena at Target called love letter and you’ll be SET!” Athena’s love letter also smells incredibly similar to Glossier’s You Eau de Parfum, something that many dupe chasers quickly noticed.
That’s partially because Love Letter has nearly identical notes to Glossier’s You. Pink pepper and “velvety” iris are both base notes found in the perfume. The only notable difference is that Love Letter has a slightly different base note, “creamy woods.”
Ambrox, one of the other notes in the original perfume, has a more unique scent than a general, woodsy smell. The scent is typically synthesized from clary sage, giving it a distinct, grounded aroma.
For that reason, Love Letter is an excellent addition to purchase when grabbing a bottle of Sheer Skin.
But, some viewers pointed out that while Sheer Skin might smell identical, it also might not have the same “staying power” as You. Commenters had complaints of not being able to smell the scent, saying that its overall profile is very thin.
For that reason, some recommended other dupes that may cost a little bit more, but will last longer on the skin. Moi? from Montagne Parfums directly takes inspiration from Glossier’s scent. It costs $40 and has identical notes to Glossier’s version, and reportedly is more long-lasting than even Glossier’s original scent. While it’s reportedly a bit soapy and more summery than the original, it does have qualities that some people prefer.
What perfumes layer well with Glossier’s You or its dupes?
Glossier’s You is considered a quintessential layering perfume, as it blends with natural body oils to create a unique fragrance that can lift up other similar scents. Its neutral, flexible profile can help it go with pretty much anything, but a few keen perfumeheads had recommendations for layering it and Sheer Skin.
“Sheer Skin is so good! ok so hear me out,” one commenter said. “I layered it with Clean Reserve Skin, Sand and [Fog] Floral Mist perfume oil, and fresh musk lotion for BBW….whaaaat, yasss!!! must try.”
Clean Reserve Skin is a perfume that is readily available online. Sand + Fog Floral Mist Perfume Oil, which naturally layers with Clean Reserve, is also relatively cheap and easy to purchase. And, there’s a wide variety of general musk lotions at Bath & Body Works, which the comment referred to.
The original perfume’s base notes—pink pepper, iris, and ambrox— make it an excellent fit to layer with floral and woody fragrances. Online blogs and discussion threads recommend pairing Sol De Janeiro 62 and even Le Labo’s Another 13 with the scent. There are thousands of options to try at varying price points, which is one of the reasons why the original scent is so popular.
@hannahggreenn God knew I had a hard week and that I needed this lol ??? #marshalls #perfumedupe #perfumetiktok ♬ original sound – hannah green
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