Quick Verdict

Le Labo Another 13 is the winner for its innovative, skin-hugging scent that works in almost any situation. Creed Silver Mountain Water offers a classic, crisp aquatic that's refreshing but feels more dated. If you want something intimate and modern, go with Another 13. If you love a bright, tea-like freshness, Silver Mountain Water is still a solid choice.

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Scent Profile Compared

Creed Silver Mountain Water opens with a burst of bergamot, mandarin, and blackcurrant, a zesty, slightly sweet top. The heart reveals green tea, which is dewy and light, before drying down to a musky, woody base of oakmoss, white musk, and sandalwood. The overall effect is a clean, crisp aquatic with a subtle fruitiness; it's like a mountain breeze mixed with blackcurrant tea.

Le Labo Another 13 is built around ambroxan (a synthetic ambergris note) with jasmine, moss, and iso e super. The opening is immediately synthetic-sweet and slightly peppery from ambroxan, then calms into a warm, musky, almost paper-like scent. The dry-down is pure skin scent, subtle, creamy, and slightly animalic. There's no fruit or tea; it's a minimalist, linear amber-musk.

Key difference: Silver Mountain Water is bright, transparent, and aquatic; Another 13 is dark, intimate, and synthetic. One is a classic freshie, the other a modern skin scent.

Longevity and Sillage

Creed Silver Mountain Water lasts 4-6 hours on my skin, sometimes a bit less. Projection is moderate, you'll get wafts for the first hour, then it sits close. The sillage is light enough for office but not a beast.

Le Labo Another 13 has surprising longevity, 6-8 hours on average, with some reports of 10+. Projection is intimate; it's a skin scent that people smell only when they're close (within arm's length). The sillage is a soft aura. For longevity, Another 13 wins. For projection, Silver Mountain Water is slightly louder initially.

Best Occasions and Seasons

Creed Silver Mountain Water shines in spring and summer, especially on warm, sunny days. Perfect for casual daytime events, office, or a lunch date. It feels fresh and clean, but less suited for formal evenings or winter cold.

Le Labo Another 13 is an all-season scent, it works in any weather, any occasion. Because it's intimate, it's ideal for close-contact situations: date night, cozy dinner, or a movie. It can also be worn to the office in conservative doses. Less fitting for outdoor events in high heat where it might feel too synthetic.

Verdict: Another 13 is more versatile; Silver Mountain Water is a seasonal specialist.

Price and Value

Creed Silver Mountain Water is priced at luxury level, comparable to other niche fragrances. Le Labo Another 13 is also premium, but often more expensive per ml due to smaller bottle sizes. For the price, you get a more unique, long-lasting scent with Another 13, while Silver Mountain Water is a classic that some may find more crowd-pleasing. To decide, check current price on Amazon for both and compare the cost per ml. Honestly, Another 13 feels better value given its uniqueness and performance.

Which Should You Buy?

  • Buy Creed Silver Mountain Water if you love crisp, fruity-tea scents, want a classic summertime freshie, or prefer something bright and uplifting. It's excellent for casual warm-weather wear.
  • Buy Le Labo Another 13 if you want a modern, mysterious, skin-like scent that's intimate and gets compliments up close. It's perfect for someone who wants to smell like "somethingâ" but not scream perfume. It's also better for year-round wear and has better longevity.

My advice: Another 13 is the smarter buy for most people today. Silver Mountain Water is a nostalgia trip, great if it's your signature, but less versatile.

Disclaimer: I own both and have worn each extensively. This is based on my experience with current formulations. Performance varies by skin chemistry.

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