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1415 Ceuta vs Smoke of Desert

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

Updated 321 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smoke of Desert takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • 1415 Ceuta

    Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Smoke of Desert

    Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

1415 Ceuta0/4
Smoke of Desert4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Smoke of Desert
Sillage & projection
Smoke of Desert
Value for money
Smoke of Desert
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Smoke of Desert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1415 CeutaLeme
Smoke of DesertSimone Andreoli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.11/ 5 · 319 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

51%Love
33%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevitySmoke of Desert

SillageSmoke of Desert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value67
Category winnerSmoke of DesertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
balsamic77%
musky53%
woody30%
amber100%
balsamic86%
smoky72%
aromatic58%
warm spicy44%
conifer30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
IncenseElemi resinStyraxAbsintheLeatherCashmere Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for 1415 Ceuta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex0
Women33
Date 33%Work 29%Casual 26%Party 12%
Men56
Unisex42
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,046

PerfumerPaula Gomes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerSmoke of DesertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1415 Ceuta by Leme offers a quiet, contemporary take on leather perfumery. Created by perfumer Paula Gomes, this unisex fragrance opens with a clean, dry leather accord supported by golden amber and comforting cashmere wood. Unlike harsh, tar-heavy compositions, its texture feels like soft suede layered over smooth sa…

Reviews →

Smoke of Desert is a dark, resinous leather built around incense, amber and dry smoke. It wears warm, balsamic and slightly herbal, with a churchy, meditative feel rather than a soft or easy crowd-pleaser. This suits someone who enjoys bold incense scents, cooler weather and evening wear. Sample first if you are sensi…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1415 Ceuta or Smoke of Desert?

Smoke of Desert takes 4 of 4 categories. 1415 Ceuta is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Smoke of Desert is rated 4.11/5 from 319 votes. Choose 1415 Ceuta for a amber and balsamic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smoke of Desert for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1415 Ceuta or Smoke of Desert?

Smoke of Desert lasts longest (Smoke of Desert 78/100, 1415 Ceuta 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1415 Ceuta or Smoke of Desert?

Smoke of Desert projects furthest (Smoke of Desert 70/100, 1415 Ceuta 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1415 Ceuta and Smoke of Desert smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Leather and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1415 Ceuta or Smoke of Desert better for summer or winter?

1415 Ceuta suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1415 Ceuta and Smoke of Desert?

1415 Ceuta features Leather and Cashmere Wood. Smoke of Desert features Incense, Elemi resin, Styrax, Absinthe and Leather.

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