A.N Other Fragrance

A.N Other fragrances have each been curated by a world renowned perfumer. The company challenges perfumers to come up with their perfect scent – without limitations in budget, ingredients, or narrow briefs to adhere to.

One scent is then selected to come to market for a limited time. A.N Other’s goal is to provide high quality fragrances at a more affordable price than the big fragrance companies whose prices are hiked up by expensive marketing campaigns.

The fragrances are all gender-neutral, and free from parabens, phthalates, dyes, and toxins. They come present in a luxury-feel cardboard presentation box made from recycled cardboard.

The fragrances and perfumers:

+ WF/2020 by Catherine Selig – The Fragrance Foundation Award Finalist 2020

+ OR/2018 by David Apel

+ FR/2018 by Carlos Viñals

+ WD/2018 by Patricia Bilodeau – VOGUE’s Niche Fragrance of the Year

+ SN/2020 by Christine Hassan (selected by Silje Norendal)

+ FL/2018 by Nathalie Benareau

WF/2020

Woody Fresh

A new interpretation to a secret 19th century Patchouli formula.

Top

Bergamot / Ambrette Absolute / Saffron Blossom

Heart

French Rose / Pomegranate / Peony

Base

Patchouli Cœur / Suede / Skin Musk

Created by:

Catherine Selig

Meinrad Hilfiger was a 19th century Maitre Gantier Parfumeur. His secret formula manuscript was handed from one generation to the next, and his great granddaughter used modern ingredients to give his authentic perfume a contemporary interpretation. This modern twist on an ageless formula is like the iconic Kelly bag from Hermès that stayed true to its original design.

“Luxury is timeless. For me, luxury is using only the purest, rarest, and best quality ingredients.”

OR/2018

Spicy

A hypnotic combination of exotic and intimate notes.

Top

Blood Orange / Star Anise / Lemon Sugar

Heart

Cannabis Accord / Myrrh / Night Blooming Jasmine

Base

Vanilla Crème / Tonka / Driftwood

Created by:

David Apel

A dreamy blend of the exotic and the familiar. This exceptional perfume with a driftwood base uses little tones of sweetness – a bit of vanilla, whisky for warmth, and a rare cannabis accord to accentuate mystical incense notes. Sweet citrus, coffee aromas and edible notes of chocolate and bakery come alive on the skin as the perfume dries.

“This fragrance was an opportunity to really have fun and make something with the things I dream of using.”

FR/2018

Fresh

Inspired by the resurgence of classic gin cocktails.

Top

Melon Pop Rocks / Grapefruit Zest / Gin & Tonic

Heart

Juniper / Madagascar Ginger / Aromatic Lavender

Base

Chilled Amberwood / Metallic Musk

Created by:

Carlos Viñals

Drawing inspiration from the resurgence of classic gin cocktails, aldehydic top notes shake this clean blend of crisp juniper and Madagascan ginger alive with a freshness that fizzes and excites the senses. Metallic musk unifies a perfectly mixed blend, enhancing each note and completing the composition.

“Working on my fragrance for A. N OTHER was refreshing. It helps to let the creative juices flow when you have a larger budget and you are free to think out of the box.”

WD/2018

Woody

A fragrance created to fully harness the power of the olfactory senses.

Top

Pear Sparkle / Cardamom Spice / Violet Leaves

Heart

Rich Orris / Cypress / Amyris

Base

Sandalwood / Blonde Cedar / Vetiver Madagascar

Created by:

Patricia Bilodeau

This perfume utilizes the tranquil and nourishing qualities of sandalwood to enhance concentration and awaken intuition. An infusion of lush, effervescent pear at the top adds a distinct uplifting quality and an unmistakably modern appeal.

“It was terrific working with no brief. It was an experience I will not forget. It was great not working with budget constraints. I just wish I had creative freedom all the time. Submitting the fragrance as it was and having it accepted was a dream come true.”

SN/2020

x Silje Norendal

An ode to the wild Osmanthus flower, curated by 2 time Olympian and 4 time X-Games Gold Medalist Silje Norendal.

Top

Sea Side Breeze / Louisiana Peach / Clementine

Heart

Osmanthus Flower / Orchid / Tuberose

Base

Solar Musk / Driftwood / Bamboo

Created by:

Christine Hassan

We gave Silje 15 scents to choose from. All created with unlimited budgets and total creative freedom. Some designed by Master Perfumers, others by up-and-coming talent. This is the one she chose.

The rich Osmanthus aroma blurs the gender lines by fusing sweet feminine floral notes with masculine leather undertones and creating a complete sensual union. At the heart of this fragrance is the rich naturally juicy peachy scent of Osmanthus Absolute. It is contrasted with the freshness of a sea salt accord.

“I love working without boundaries. It allows for the original idea to be conveyed without compromise and the result is a true artistic expression. As a perfumer, you are also completely exposed. It’s thrilling!”

FL/2018

Leather

Exploring classic light and dark textures infused with a modern twist.

Top

Cotton Candy / Elemi / Saffron

Heart

Brazilian Mate / Night Blooming Jasmine / Ambrette

Base

Aged Leather / Cashmere Musk / Labdanum / Amberwood

Created by:

Nathalie Benareau

This complex, yet playful exploration of light and dark textures brings a modern twist to classic perfumery notes. A rich base of sumptuous dark leather is punctuated by the elegance of night blooming jasmine. Nostalgic notes of sweet cotton candy and herbal mate add a contemporary lightness to the perfume. Hidden notes that emerge as the fragrance dries down surprise you when you think you really know it.

“I can create with notes and materials that really interest me without having to worry about price or commerciality. It’s very liberating. It encourages creativity, and it means that I can create something very meaningful to me that has great quality.”

SIMPLE IS THE NEW BOLD

Brands spend a disproportionate amount of money on marketing and gimmicks, leaving only a small budget for the product itself.

A. N OTHER is different. We have a crystal-clear focus on what’s inside the bottle. Everything else is stripped back to the barest essentials.

The confidence to spend less on nonsense lets us invest more in exceptional craftsmanship and extraordinary ingredients.

Ariella Appelbaum, Founder

EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

David Apel won the ‘American Society of Perfumers Young Perfumer Award’ in 1991 and is one of the most recognizable stars in the industry. He also created Hall of Fame perfume Black Orchid for Tom Ford.

We wanted David for our debut collection. So, we gave him total creative control, an unlimited budget, and a promise not to tamper with his work.

The result is OR/2018, a warm perfume that projects comfort and confidence.

PROTECTING THE PLANET

The entire collection is gender-neutral. We use only clean ingredients. Our perfumes don’t contain parabens, phthalates, dyes, toxins, or animal products. We respect the planet.

The materials we use are sustainable and made by companies that enforce modern environmental standards. Our glass bottles are made in Italy. The magnetic caps are made in France from a plant-based resin, in a cradle-to-grave sustainable manufacturing process.

Our packaging is 100% plastic-free and eliminates a secondary shipping box. It’s made in the US from recycled cardboard and 100% biodegradable organic paper.