Question 1

What's the difference between Red Dakota and Another 13?

Accepted Answer

Red Dakota is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from DedCool (2018) dominated by Citrus accords. Another 13 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2010) leaning on Musky accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Woody, Floral, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Red Dakota or Another 13?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Red Dakota scores 3.54/5 vs Another 13 at 4.03/5. On r/fragrance, Red Dakota sits at 3.5/10 (negative) while Another 13 is 7.2/10 (mixed). Red Dakota's standout strength: Clean, fresh scent profile. Another 13's standout strength: Highly addictive and compliment-inducing scent that people notice. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Red Dakota and Another 13 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Red Dakota: Red Dakota receives lukewarm reception from the r/fragrance community, with users describing it as a generic, incomplete fragrance that fails to deliver on its promised notes. Another 13: Another 13 is a polarizing niche fragrance that generates strong loyalty from admirers who find it intoxicating and compliment-worthy, though its unusual profile and notorious nose blindness effect make it divisive and unpredictable across different skin chemistries.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Red Dakota or Another 13?

Accepted Answer

Red Dakota: Decent performance/longevity Another 13: Excellent longevity and performance for the price per ml Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Red Dakota vs Another 13?

Accepted Answer

Red Dakota scores highest for summer wear; Another 13 scores highest for all seasons wear. Red Dakota leans daytime, Another 13 leans daytime.

Red Dakota vs Another 13

Comparison Summary

Unique to Red Dakota (5)

Unique to Another 13 (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Red Dakota

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Another 13

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Attribute	Red Dakota	Another 13
Brand	DedCool	Le Labo
Year	2018	2010
Rating	3.54	4.03
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	5	11