Melting Smoke vs A87 Eclipse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Melting SmokeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
A87 EclipseChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Melting Smoke2/4
A87 Eclipse2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Melting Smoke
- Sillage & projection
- Melting Smoke
- Value for money
- A87 Eclipse
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A87 Eclipse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Melting SmokeThomas KosmalaA87 EclipseAéropostaleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
3.58/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
15%Love
42%Like
31%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMelting Smoke
SillageMelting Smoke
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA87 EclipseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy90%
woody80%
oud70%
aromatic60%
balsamic50%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
lavender69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Spices
Heart
MyrrhCashmeranelemi
Base
Palo SantoWhite OudAmberwood
Top
LimeMandarin Orangeelemi
Heart
LavenderSageCistus Incanus
Base
SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood
InformationalShared notesCashmeran, elemi and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring85
Summer100
Fall77
Winter77
Day100
Night67
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#72,193
PerfumerThomas Kosmala
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,223
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerA87 EclipseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMelting Smoke is a warm, resinous woody scent built around spice, myrrh, elemi, cashmeran, palo santo, white oud and amberwood. It reads smoky and ambery without much freshness, with a polished incense-like trail that should appeal to fans of dry woods, balsamic warmth and modern oud accents. This is a newer Thomas Ko…
Reviews →A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…
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, Melting Smoke or A87 Eclipse?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Melting Smoke is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes. Choose Melting Smoke for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Melting Smoke or A87 Eclipse?
Melting Smoke lasts longest (Melting Smoke 60/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Melting Smoke or A87 Eclipse?
Melting Smoke projects furthest (Melting Smoke 75/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Melting Smoke and A87 Eclipse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cashmeran, elemi and Amberwood.
Is Melting Smoke or A87 Eclipse better for summer or winter?
Melting Smoke suits evening wear; A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Melting Smoke and A87 Eclipse?
Melting Smoke has top notes of Spices, heart notes of Myrrh, Cashmeran and elemi, a base of Palo Santo, White Oud and Amberwood. A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood.
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