Fragrance comparison

Chypre vivo vs Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Chypre vivo

Incarna parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #54,903 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

Vdot

2.8513 votes

Rank #64,292 SmokyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chypre vivo
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chypre vivo2/4

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Sillage & projection: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Value for money: Chypre vivo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypre vivo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre vivoIncarna parfums

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)Vdot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

67%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

15%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

54%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevitySmoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

SillageSmoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerChypre vivoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

sweet83%

woody74%

fruity65%

leather56%

smoky100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Dried PlumPeru BalsamTolu BalsamTonkaBirch TarJasmineGuaiac WoodBenzoinAmberOpoponaxMossCastoreum

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Dried PlumTolu BalsamVanilla

Heart3-5 hrs

Birch TarSmokeTobaccoBenzoinLeatherOlibanum

Base8-12+ hrs

Woody NotesSpicesGuaiac WoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesDried Plum, Tolu Balsam, Birch Tar and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 32%Party 21%Work 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,903

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,292

PerfumerNikita Kharlashin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypre vivoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre vivo by Incarna Parfums is a bold, unisex composition centered around a deep amber and balsamic structure. It blends rich dried plum with castoreum and birch tar to create a complex, earthy experience. This scent is best suited for cooler weather when you want a dark, resinous presence that anchors your outfit …

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Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) by Vdot smells like real campfire logs drenched in sweet resin. It is unapologetic. The scent opens with a burst of sweet dried plum and warm tolu balsam before plunging into raw, charred birch tar and pungent black leather. You get the distinct smell of wood smoke drifting through cold eve…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypre vivo or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chypre vivo is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Chypre vivo for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre vivo or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) lasts longest (Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 83/100, Chypre vivo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre vivo or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) projects furthest (Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 70/100, Chypre vivo 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre vivo and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Dried Plum, Tolu Balsam, Birch Tar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Chypre vivo or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) better for summer or winter?

Chypre vivo suits day or night wear; Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre vivo and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Chypre vivo features Dried Plum, Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Tonka and Birch Tar. Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) has top notes of Dried Plum, Tolu Balsam and Vanilla, heart notes of Birch Tar, Smoke, Tobacco and Benzoin, a base of Woody Notes, Spices, Guaiac Wood and Ambergris.