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Glossier’s You perfume has rightfully earned its place as a holy grail scent. While past generations swore by the iconic Chanel No 5, 21st century girls have Glossier You. Not only is it one of the best selling perfumes in Sephora, it has stolen the hearts of Glossier super fans and perfume lovers alike. And if you’re not yet convinced, just know that You isn’t any ordinary perfume—it has the unique ability to adapt to the individual wearer and enhance their natural scent. Since the release of You in 2017, Glossier fans have been begging the brand to expand its perfume range. And just this week, Glossier announced the arrival of two more perfumes, Doux and Rêve.
It’s Twins!
As a loyal You wearer, I was beyond excited to hear about the release of not one—but two new scents. It’s no secret that Glossier has amassed a huge cult following since its online inception, so I knew these new perfumes would be one for the books—in one way or another. Although their names don’t quite roll of the tounge like You does, Doux and Rêve intrigued me even before I first smelled them.
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Glossier You Doux
Soft but strong.
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Glossier You Rêve
Hard to say, easy to love.
Just like You, these two new scents claim to be “skin-scent enhancers,” meaning they smell different on everyone. “You are the final ingredient,” Glossier says. Both Doux and Rêve have familiar base notes of ambrette and ambrox, making them the perfect successors to You. In fact, Glossier encourages wearers to experiment with the three perfumes (which they call “Impressions of You”), by layering them to create a unique scent profile. Although that sounds nice in theory, the thought of wearing that many notes at once can be a bit overwhelming to scent newbies. Because despite sharing the same base notes, Doux and Rêve are distinctly different scents.
Rêve: The Bratty Bushwick Partygoer
As a fruity perfume fan, I knew Rêve would be right up my alley. It has a buttercream top note, along with notes of plum butter, toasted almond, iris, and white sandalwood—making it super decadent and dreamy. Upon first sniff, its sweetness reminded me of the baby colognes I wore as a child and the plums I picked from my grandpa’s tree. Because of its fruity qualities, Rêve epitomizes that childlike carefree nature—yet its musky notes make it equally mature. To me, Rêve is the fun party girl you meet in the dive bar bathroom.
Rêve is a scent I can see myself wearing for a long time. Although it’s not quite as subtle and “barely there” as the original You scent, it’s warm and fuzzy in the best way possible. Plus, if you’re not into fruity scents—I personally don’t think the plum notes are too overwhelming. To sum it all up, I see Rêve as a great everyday scent. Mostly because, I plan on wearing it everyday.
Doux: The Demure Uptown Romantic
If Rêve is a Sour Patch Kid, Doux is a truffle. Its top note is violet—with palo santo, frankincense, and myrrh for that spicy kick. Upon its arrival, Glossier fans were over the moon to discover the brand was finally releasing a floral scent. And although I’m bias to fruity scents, I was curious how Glossier could make such sophisticated scent notes desirable to their vast demographic. I see Doux as the cool older sister, she’s feminine and romantic yet bold and unapologetic.
Doux expertly contrasts sweet and spicy. If you like both floral and smoky notes, Doux ensures you never have to settle for just one. I may see Rêve as more of an everyday scent, but Doux’s complexity in notes makes it ideal for a big event or a classy night out. Doux continues to grow on me, because although I can appreciate it on its own, it’s hard not to notice how it’s both complementary and opposite to Rêve—the yin to its yang.
Doux or Rêve?
The best part about two new perfumes is the ability to pick the one better suited to you. While the original You is almost a “one size fits all” scent, the fun of Doux and Rêve is how unmistakably unique they are from each other. And because of that, there is no black and white answer as to which one is worth buying.
If you’re a serial perfume fan, you might find that both perfumes are worth your while. Because although they share the same base notes, they are diverse enough to satisfy your craving for something new. While the Glossier Redditors will undoubtedly be adding both to their cart before smelling either, I recognize some of us are a bit more picky about the perfumes we spend our hard earned coin on.
At the end of the day, Doux is better suited for fans of floral and spicy notes—while Rêve is the clear choice for sweet and fruity scent lovers. And if you don’t find yourself falling into either category, it might be best to smell both for yourself before making a decision. Or maybe, you might find yourself picking up yet another bottle of your tried-and-true holy grail, You.
