#1 Black Smoke vs Smoke Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
#1 Black Smoke takes 3 of 3 categories.
#1 Black SmokeChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Smoke AmberChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character.
#1 Black Smoke3/3
Smoke Amber0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- #1 Black Smoke
- Sillage & projection
- #1 Black Smoke
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- #1 Black Smoke
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#1 Black SmokeDilís ParfumSmoke AmberAquarabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity#1 Black Smoke
Sillage#1 Black Smoke
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber88%
smoky77%
green65%
balsamic53%
warm spicy42%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
tobacco77%
white floral69%
balsamic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
IncenseGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Woody NotesTobacco
Base3 to 4 hours
Guaiac WoodAmberSandalwood
Top
White PearCinnamonSaffronIncenseNutmeg
Heart
PatchouliJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTobaccoAmber
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 seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night50
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,715
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner#1 Black SmokeHigher 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…
Reviews →Aquarabia Smoke Amber pairs fiery cinnamon and saffron against a crisp hit of white pear in its initial spray. As it settles, smoky incense merges with heavy guaiac wood, dark tobacco, and dense amber. Wear this during chilly late autumn nights or freezing winter evenings. It projects strongly for three hours, making…
Reviews →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 lasts longer, #1 Black Smoke or Smoke Amber?
#1 Black Smoke lasts longest (#1 Black Smoke 65/100, Smoke Amber 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #1 Black Smoke or Smoke Amber?
#1 Black Smoke projects furthest (#1 Black Smoke 56/100, Smoke Amber 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #1 Black Smoke and Smoke Amber smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% 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 Smoke Amber 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 Smoke Amber?
#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. Smoke Amber has top notes of White Pear, Cinnamon, Saffron and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Amber.
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