Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume vs You — Fragrance Comparison | Fraganty
Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume vs You
Side-by-side comparison of Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume by Fine ry and You by Glossier
Fine ry
2023feminine
4.15(499)
Accords
Glossier
2017feminine
4.14(8,983)
Accords
Comparison Summary
Shared Accords (1)
Earthy
Attribute
Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume
You
Brand
Fine ry
Glossier
Year
2023
2017
Rating
4.15
4.14
Concentration
—
—
Gender
feminine
feminine
Total Notes
0
0
Community Sentiment Pulse — You
Mixed
96 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
5.2
/10
Glossier You is divisive in the fragrance community, primarily due to its post-reformulation performance. While the scent profile itself receives praise for being pleasant and wearable, the drastically reduced longevity (often just minutes to hours) makes it a poor value at its premium price point. Performance varies significantly between individuals, with some reporting all-day wear while others describe it as a fleeting whisper, creating widespread frustration about quality control.
Positive
Pleasant, appealing scent profile with subtle skin scent quality
Good for those who prefer non-projecting fragrances
Performs well on some individuals despite reformulation
Receives genuine compliments from others hours after application
Negative
Severe longevity issues post-reformulation (2 minutes to 1 hour for many users)
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume and You?+
Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Fine ry (2023) dominated by Salty accords. You is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Glossier (2017) leaning on Musky accords. They share 1 accord: Earthy.
Salty
100%
Mossy
78%
Citrus
62%
Earthy
54%
Marine
50%
Fresh Spicy
31%
Best: Summer (100%)Day (92%)
Musky
100%
Iris
85%
Amber
59%
Powdery
51%
Soft Spicy
49%
Violet
42%
Best: Spring (90%)Day (100%)
Which is better, Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume or You?+
By community rating, Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume scores 4.15/5 vs You at 4.14/5. You's standout strength: Pleasant, appealing scent profile with subtle skin scent quality. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume and You smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. You: Glossier You is divisive in the fragrance community, primarily due to its post-reformulation performance.
Which lasts longer, Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume or You?+
You: Receives genuine compliments from others hours after application Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume vs You?+
Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume scores highest for summer wear; You scores highest for spring wear. Before The Rainbow Fine'ry. perfume leans daytime, You leans daytime.
Poor longevity for the high price point ($72-100)
Inconsistent performance across product formats and individuals
Reformulation widely considered inferior to original formula
