...Because I tested both for a while, and I felt like this should be tried. I was researching a 3rd office scent (first is BDC EDT, second is Amyris/Gentle Fluidity Silver, I am still undecided), and I really like the smell of Rain Essence and in a lesser way Another 13. So I did 3 sprays of Another 13, and 5 of Bvlgari Rain Essence. - Le Labo Another 13 has this paper smell which I do not dislike, but I cannot see this as my main note. However, it is long lasting, as in this is one of my paper strip that still smell almost a month after being sprayed upon. I needed something more to it. - Bvlgari Rain Essence is something I fell in love at first sniff, both at opening and dry down. Opening smell orange but in a peppery way, with hints of tea, something very addictive. Mid is a strange road though (smell disappear or has strange facets) but you start to have some wood, musk and I can pick up that lotus/Gaiac wood combo which I personally adore. Dry down is musk and amber done right, not overpowering, just a nice combo. But then it does not last at all, and need to respray every now and then. Result is a mixed bag: I get something that has value, but Rain essence tends to be overpowered by Another 13. I have a full bottle of Rain Essence coming its way, and some sample of Another 13 still. I will provide update as I am going to search the equilibrium - I am expecting 1-2 spray of Another 13 and still 5-6 of Rain Essence.

Starting the week strong with this beauty. Love the smell of this in the air. Performance is unmatched as usual. Went with 4 sprays today.