Fragrance comparison

#1 Black Smoke vs Memoir Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,834 ratings analysed

#1 Black Smoke

Dilís Parfum

4.388 votes

Rank #53,104 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Memoir Man

Amouage

4.283,826 votes

Rank #24,987 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Memoir Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

#1 Black Smoke
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Memoir Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

#1 Black Smoke1/4

Memoir Man3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#1 Black SmokeDilís Parfum

Memoir ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

4.28/ 5 · 3,826 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

54%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,826 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMemoir Man

SillageMemoir Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value38

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and green

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

WormwoodMintBasil

Heart

IncenseLavenderRose

Base

TobaccoLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVetiveroak mossAmberVanille

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

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,987

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMemoir ManHigher 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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Amouage Memoir Man presents a dark, dry green opening that transitions into a cold, smoky incense. It suits individuals looking for an unconventional, dramatic signature scent for cold autumn nights and formal winter settings where standard sweet fragrances fail to make a statement.

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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 Memoir Man?

Memoir Man takes 3 of 4 categories. #1 Black Smoke is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Memoir Man is rated 4.28/5 from 3,826 votes. Choose #1 Black Smoke for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Memoir Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, #1 Black Smoke or Memoir Man?

Memoir Man lasts longest (Memoir Man 76/100, #1 Black Smoke 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #1 Black Smoke or Memoir Man?

Memoir Man projects furthest (Memoir Man 61/100, #1 Black Smoke 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #1 Black Smoke and Memoir Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and green accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is #1 Black Smoke or Memoir Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in #1 Black Smoke and Memoir Man?

#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. Memoir Man has top notes of Wormwood, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Incense, Lavender and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.