Indigo Smoke vs Cariddi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories.
Indigo SmokeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
CariddiChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Indigo Smoke3/4
Cariddi1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Indigo Smoke
- Sillage & projection
- Indigo Smoke
- Value for money
- Cariddi
- 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
Indigo SmokeArquisteCariddiAcqua degli DeiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 499 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
499 votes
43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIndigo Smoke
SillageIndigo Smoke
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCariddiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
smoky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
woody100%
citrus83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lapsang Souchong TeaVetiverBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
ApricotGuaiac WoodCassia BourbonCarrot Seeds
Base
IncenseMatePine tarCedar Leaves
Top
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeCypress
Heart
PepperLavenderWild Lavender
Base
CedarVetiverSandalwoodGuaiac WoodIncense
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night40
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#28,181
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,524
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerIndigo SmokeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIndigo 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 →Cariddi by Acqua degli Dei is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for women and men. Cariddi was launched in 2019. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cypress; middle notes are Pepper, Lavender and Wild Lavender; base notes are Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Incense.
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, Indigo Smoke or Cariddi?
Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories. Indigo Smoke is rated 4.11/5 from 499 votes; Cariddi is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Indigo Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cariddi for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Indigo Smoke or Cariddi?
They last about the same: Indigo Smoke 66/100, Cariddi 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Indigo Smoke or Cariddi?
Indigo Smoke projects furthest (Indigo Smoke 51/100, Cariddi 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Indigo Smoke and Cariddi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Guaiac Wood.
Is Indigo Smoke or Cariddi better for summer or winter?
Cariddi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Indigo Smoke and Cariddi?
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. Cariddi has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cypress, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender and Wild Lavender, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.
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