Fragrance comparison

#1 Black Smoke vs Smoky Tobacco

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

#1 Black Smoke

Dilís Parfum

4.388 votes

Rank #53,104 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Smoky Tobacco

Zodiac

3.002 votes

Rank #68,409 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smoky Tobacco takes 3 of 4 categories.

#1 Black Smoke
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Smoky Tobacco
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

#1 Black Smoke1/4

Smoky Tobacco3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smoky Tobacco
Sillage & projection: Smoky Tobacco
Value for money: Smoky Tobacco
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 Parfum

Smoky TobaccoZodiac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySmoky Tobacco

SillageSmoky Tobacco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSmoky TobaccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

smoky77%

green65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

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 = shared

Top30 to 60 minutes

IncenseGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesTobacco

Base3 to 4 hours

Guaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

Green AppleWhite PearCinnamonAgarwoodIncenseNutmeg

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Haitian VetiverGuaiac 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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,409

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…

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Smoky Tobacco by Zodiac is a dry, woody tobacco scent with a spicy amber backbone and a brighter fruity opening. Green apple and pear add a quick lift early on, then incense, oud, patchouli and tobacco pull it into darker, warmer territory. It reads best for cooler weather and evening wear. If you enjoy smoky woods, s…

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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 Smoky Tobacco?

Smoky Tobacco takes 3 of 4 categories. #1 Black Smoke is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Smoky Tobacco is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose #1 Black Smoke for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Smoky Tobacco for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #1 Black Smoke or Smoky Tobacco?

Smoky Tobacco lasts longest (Smoky Tobacco 80/100, #1 Black Smoke 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #1 Black Smoke or Smoky Tobacco?

Smoky Tobacco projects furthest (Smoky Tobacco 75/100, #1 Black Smoke 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #1 Black Smoke and Smoky Tobacco 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 Smoky Tobacco better for summer or winter?

#1 Black Smoke suits daytime wear; Smoky Tobacco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #1 Black Smoke and Smoky Tobacco?

#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. Smoky Tobacco has top notes of Green Apple, White Pear, Cinnamon and Agarwood, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Tobacco.