Question 1

What's the difference between The Poet and You?

Accepted Answer

The Poet is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kismet Olfactive (2018) dominated by Amber accords. You is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Glossier (2017) leaning on Musky accords. They share 3 accords: Amber, Musky, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, The Poet or You?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Poet scores 3.94/5 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.

Question 3

Do The Poet and You smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Poet or You?

Accepted Answer

You: Receives genuine compliments from others hours after application Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits The Poet vs You?

Accepted Answer

The Poet scores highest for fall wear; You scores highest for spring wear. The Poet leans daytime, You leans daytime.

The Poet vs You

Comparison Summary

Unique to The Poet (8)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — You

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Attribute	The Poet	You
Brand	Kismet Olfactive	Glossier
Year	2018	2017
Rating	3.94	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	0