Not A Perfume est extrêmement divisif, les réactions variant considérablement entre l'amour et la haine selon la chimie cutanée individuelle et l'anosmie génétique potentielle à ses molécules clés. Le parfum fonctionne magnifiquement pour certains porteurs qui le trouvent réconfortant et reçoivent des compliments, mais d'autres l'expérimentent comme désagréablement piquant ou ne peuvent pas le sentir du tout, ce qui en fait l'un des parfums les plus imprévisibles de la communauté.
Positif
Unique skin scent that smells different on everyone based on chemistry
Grows on you over time with repeated wear
Receives genuine compliments despite wearer's personal dislike
Warm, clean, and comforting for those who connect with it
Négatif
Highly polarizing - some people smell nothing at all due to anosmia
Questions fréquentes
What's the difference between Etretat and Not A Perfume?+
Etretat is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from La Lettre (2025) dominated by Aromatic accords. Not A Perfume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Juliette Has A Gun (2010) leaning on Amber accords. They share 1 accord: Musky.
By community rating, Etretat scores 4.00/5 vs Not A Perfume at 3.76/5. Not A Perfume's standout strength: Unique skin scent that smells different on everyone based on chemistry. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Etretat and Not A Perfume smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Not A Perfume: Not A Perfume est extrêmement divisif, les réactions variant considérablement entre l'amour et la haine selon la chimie cutanée individuelle et l'anosmie génétique potentielle à ses molécules clés.
Which lasts longer, Etretat or Not A Perfume?+
Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Etretat vs Not A Perfume?+
Etretat scores highest for all seasons wear; Not A Perfume scores highest for spring wear. Etretat leans daytime, Not A Perfume leans daytime.
Others experience it as sharp, caustic, or unpleasant (burning plastic, chemicals, vinegar)
High concentration of polarizing molecules (Cetalox, Ambroxan) that trigger negative reactions
Potential genetic or sensory factors make it unpredictable
