Flamennza vs Indigo Smoke
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories.
FlamennzaChoose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Indigo SmokeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Flamennza1/4
Indigo Smoke3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Flamennza
- Sillage & projection
- Indigo Smoke
- Value for money
- Indigo Smoke
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indigo Smoke
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlamennzaLehmannIndigo SmokeArquisteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.11/ 5 · 499 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
46%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
499 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlamennza
SillageIndigo Smoke
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIndigo SmokeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
smoky91%
warm spicy83%
leather74%
amber65%
aromatic56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
smoky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, smoky and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CloveBlack PepperelemiMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
LeatherRose
Base6-8+ hrs
IncenseGuaiac WoodVetiverPeru BalsamAmber
Top
Lapsang Souchong TeaVetiverBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
ApricotGuaiac WoodCassia BourbonCarrot Seeds
Base
IncenseMatePine tarCedar Leaves
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Flamennza, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#50,467
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,181
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIndigo SmokeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlamennza by Lehmann opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper and sharp clove. Juicy mandarin orange cuts through the heat, keeping the opening lively. It is bold right away. Within twenty minutes, the citrus burns off to reveal a rich core of supple jacket leather softened by a quiet trace of velvety rose peta…
Reviews →Indigo Smoke by Arquiste opens with intense pine tar and dark Lapsang Souchong tea leaves, immediately creating a fireside atmosphere. Mandarin orange and bergamot add a brief streak of citrus brightness before guaiac wood and sweet apricot take over the middle phase. As the scent settles on skin, incense and mate res…
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, Flamennza or Indigo Smoke?
Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories. Flamennza is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Indigo Smoke is rated 4.11/5 from 499 votes. Choose Flamennza for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Indigo Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Flamennza or Indigo Smoke?
Flamennza lasts longest (Flamennza 70/100, Indigo Smoke 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flamennza or Indigo Smoke?
Projection is very close: Indigo Smoke 51/100, Flamennza 50/100 for sillage.
Do Flamennza and Indigo Smoke smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.
Is Flamennza or Indigo Smoke better for summer or winter?
Flamennza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flamennza and Indigo Smoke?
Flamennza has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather and Rose, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Peru Balsam. Indigo Smoke has top notes of Lapsang Souchong Tea, Vetiver, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apricot, Guaiac Wood, Cassia Bourbon and Carrot Seeds, a base of Incense, Mate, Pine tar and Cedar Leaves.
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