#1 Black Smoke vs The True Bold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
#1 Black SmokeChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The True BoldChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
#1 Black Smoke2/4
The True Bold2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- #1 Black Smoke
- Sillage & projection
- #1 Black Smoke
- Value for money
- The True Bold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The True Bold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#1 Black SmokeDilís ParfumThe True BoldAl AmbraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%
4.28/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
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
63%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
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 winnerThe True BoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber88%
smoky77%
green65%
balsamic53%
warm spicy42%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
tobacco84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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
CinnamonSaffronIncenseNutmegOudGreen AppleWhite Pear
Heart
PatchouliJasmine
Base
TobaccoMadagascar VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodHaitian VetiverWhite Musk
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
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#45,348
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe True BoldHigher 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 →The True Bold is a warm, spiced amber that leans into cinnamon, saffron and incense, with a quick flash of crisp apple and pear up top. As it settles, patchouli and jasmine add depth, then tobacco, vanilla and smooth woods take over for a sweet, smoky finish. It suits cool weather and evenings, especially if you enjoy…
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 is better, #1 Black Smoke or The True Bold?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. #1 Black Smoke is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; The True Bold is rated 4.28/5 from 13 votes. Choose #1 Black Smoke for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The True Bold for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, #1 Black Smoke or The True Bold?
#1 Black Smoke lasts longest (#1 Black Smoke 65/100, The True Bold 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #1 Black Smoke or The True Bold?
#1 Black Smoke projects furthest (#1 Black Smoke 56/100, The True Bold 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #1 Black Smoke and The True Bold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Amber.
Is #1 Black Smoke or The True Bold better for summer or winter?
#1 Black Smoke suits daytime wear; The True Bold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #1 Black Smoke and The True Bold?
#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. The True Bold has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Incense and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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