Fragrance comparison

Holy Smoke vs 1402

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Holy Smoke

Demeter Fragrance

3.9789 votes

Rank #17,786 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

1402

Ameenah

4.556 votes

Rank #31,055 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1402 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Holy Smoke
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
1402
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Holy Smoke1/3

14022/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1402
Sillage & projection: 1402
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Holy Smoke

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Holy SmokeDemeter Fragrance

1402Ameenah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.55/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

Longevity1402

Sillage1402

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

smoky65%

balsamic48%

woody30%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBergamotSpices

Heart

VetiverIncense

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinOud

InformationalShared notesIncense and Spices. Durations are only published for Holy Smoke, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Casual 44%Work 27%Date 22%Party 7%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#31,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHoly SmokeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Holy Smoke bottles the dry, sweet incense smoke of an old stone sanctuary without any dark gloom. You get a direct hit of frankincense resin, crushed dry spices, and warm amber sap right away. The profile is surprisingly gentle. A clean base of cedar and sweet benzoin keeps the smoke from smelling li…

Reviews →

1402 by Ameenah is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Spices; middle notes are Vetiver and Incense; base notes are Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oud.

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, Holy Smoke or 1402?

1402 takes 2 of 3 categories. Holy Smoke is rated 3.97/5 from 89 votes; 1402 is rated 4.55/5 from 6 votes. Choose Holy Smoke for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1402 for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Holy Smoke or 1402?

1402 lasts longest (1402 90/100, Holy Smoke 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Holy Smoke or 1402?

1402 projects furthest (1402 79/100, Holy Smoke 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Holy Smoke and 1402 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense and Spices.

Is Holy Smoke or 1402 better for summer or winter?

Holy Smoke suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Holy Smoke and 1402?

Holy Smoke features Incense and Spices. 1402 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Vetiver and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oud.