Fragrance comparison

Indigo Smoke vs Flamennza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 501 ratings analysed

3 wins

Indigo Smoke

Arquiste

4.11499 votes

Rank #28,181 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Flamennza

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #50,467 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories.

Indigo Smoke
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Flamennza
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Indigo Smoke3/4

Flamennza1/4

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

Indigo SmokeArquiste

FlamennzaLehmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

499 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFlamennza

SillageIndigo Smoke

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value17

Category winnerIndigo SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

amber69%

powdery61%

woody100%

smoky91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

amber65%

aromatic56%

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 = shared

Top

Lapsang Souchong TeaVetiverBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

ApricotGuaiac WoodCassia BourbonCarrot Seeds

Base

IncenseMatePine tarCedar Leaves

Top15-30 mins

CloveBlack PepperelemiMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherRose

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseGuaiac WoodVetiverPeru BalsamAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Mandarin Orange, Guaiac Wood and Incense. Durations are only published for Flamennza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex64

Women15

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,181

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndigo SmokeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Flamennza 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 →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indigo Smoke or Flamennza?

Indigo Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories. Indigo Smoke is rated 4.11/5 from 499 votes; Flamennza is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Indigo Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Flamennza for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Indigo Smoke or Flamennza?

Flamennza lasts longest (Flamennza 70/100, Indigo Smoke 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indigo Smoke or Flamennza?

Projection is very close: Indigo Smoke 51/100, Flamennza 50/100 for sillage.

Do Indigo Smoke and Flamennza smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Mandarin Orange, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

Is Indigo Smoke or Flamennza better for summer or winter?

Flamennza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indigo Smoke and Flamennza?

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. 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.