Black Python vs Smoky Soul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Python takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black PythonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smoky SoulChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Python6/7
Smoky Soul1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Python
- Community sentiment
- Black Python
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Black Python
- Value for money
- Black Python
- Versatility
- Smoky Soul
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Python
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PythonAurora ScentsSmoky SoulOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
3.80/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerBlack PythonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
35%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerBlack PythonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Python
SillageBlack Python
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack PythonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
floral100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCypressArtemisia
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean
Top
Chinese OsmanthusBlack Pepper
Heart
Black TeaIndian JasmineTurkish Rose
Base
Java vetiver oilIndonesian Patchouli LeafSeaweed
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Java vetiver oil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall100
Winter85
Day70
Night100
Spring66
Summer39
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night80
Category winnerSmoky SoulMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,809
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#15,987
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…
Reviews →Smoky Soul by Olfactive Studio starts with a wet, pulpy blast of Chinese osmanthus and black pepper. It quickly shifts from apricoty floral sweetness to a dry, savory heart dominated by black tea and Turkish rose. On skin, the dry-down reveals a strong, almost salty undercurrent of Java vetiver oil and seaweed, steeri…
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, Black Python or Smoky Soul?
Black Python takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Smoky Soul is rated 3.80/5 from 98 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smoky Soul for a floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or Smoky Soul?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Smoky Soul 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or Smoky Soul?
Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Smoky Soul 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Python and Smoky Soul smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Java vetiver oil.
Is Black Python or Smoky Soul better for summer or winter?
For summer, Smoky Soul is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Python is the stronger pick. Black Python suits evening wear; Smoky Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and Smoky Soul?
Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Smoky Soul has top notes of Chinese Osmanthus and Black Pepper, heart notes of Black Tea, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Java vetiver oil, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Seaweed.
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