Fragrance comparison

#1 Black Smoke vs Black Fleece

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

2 wins

#1 Black Smoke

Dilís Parfum

4.388 votes

Rank #53,104 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Black Fleece

Brooks Brothers · 2010

4.1898 votes

Rank #12,595 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#1 Black Smoke takes 2 of 4 categories.

#1 Black Smoke
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Black Fleece
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

#1 Black Smoke2/4

Black Fleece1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #1 Black Smoke
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: #1 Black Smoke
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Fleece

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#1 Black SmokeDilís Parfum

Black FleeceBrooks Brothers

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

4.18/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

36%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity#1 Black Smoke

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value70

Category winner#1 Black SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

smoky77%

green65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 60 minutes

IncenseGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesTobacco

Base3 to 4 hours

Guaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

BergamotNeroliJasmineMandarin Orange

Heart

HollySaffronRed Poppy

Base

PatchouliAmberIncenseTobaccoSandalwoodGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesIncense, Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for #1 Black Smoke, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,595

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched2010

Reviews15

Category winnerBlack FleeceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#1 Black Smoke by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, resinous profile built around smoky incense, green notes, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh green accents set against curling incense smoke. As the first phase settles, dry woody notes and cured tobacco take focus, creating a dense heart with…

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Brooks Brothers Black Fleece is a dry, woody oriental perfume for women and men. Blending bergamot, saffron, agarwood, and tobacco, it offers an understated, dry spice profile ideal for formal autumn wear.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #1 Black Smoke or Black Fleece?

#1 Black Smoke takes 2 of 4 categories. #1 Black Smoke is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Black Fleece is rated 4.18/5 from 98 votes. Choose #1 Black Smoke for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Black Fleece for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #1 Black Smoke or Black Fleece?

#1 Black Smoke lasts longest (#1 Black Smoke 65/100, Black Fleece 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #1 Black Smoke or Black Fleece?

Projection is very close: #1 Black Smoke 56/100, Black Fleece 56/100 for sillage.

Do #1 Black Smoke and Black Fleece smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is #1 Black Smoke or Black Fleece better for summer or winter?

#1 Black Smoke suits daytime wear; Black Fleece suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #1 Black Smoke and Black Fleece?

#1 Black Smoke has top notes of Incense and Green Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes and Tobacco, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. Black Fleece has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Holly, Saffron and Red Poppy, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Incense and Tobacco.