Fragrance comparison

Meraviglioso vs Smoky Soul

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

5 wins

Meraviglioso

Pollini Profumi

4.2548 votes

Rank #25,885 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Smoky Soul

Olfactive Studio

3.8098 votes

Rank #15,987 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meraviglioso takes 5 of 7 categories.

Meraviglioso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smoky Soul
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Meraviglioso5/7

Smoky Soul2/7

Ratings & consensus: Meraviglioso
Community sentiment: Meraviglioso
Longevity: Meraviglioso
Sillage & projection: Smoky Soul
Value for money: Meraviglioso
Versatility: Meraviglioso
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Smoky Soul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeravigliosoPollini Profumi

Smoky SoulOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 43%

3.80/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerMeravigliosoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

48 votes

35%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerMeravigliosoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMeraviglioso

SillageSmoky Soul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMeravigliosoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

tobacco77%

green69%

citrus61%

floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuCardamomMintBergamotFruity NotesLemon ZestEucalyptus

Heart

Black TeaGeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverJava vetiver oilCypriolAmber

Top

Chinese OsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black TeaIndian JasmineTurkish Rose

Base

Java vetiver oilIndonesian Patchouli LeafSeaweed

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Rose, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Java vetiver oil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring66

Summer39

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMeravigliosoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex47

Women3

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,885

PerfumerManfredi Gaetano, Michele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,987

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSmoky SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pollini Profumi Meraviglioso opens with a sharp burst of yuzu peel and crushed eucalyptus that feels instantly cooling on skin. Spicy cardamom and bergamot quickly join the top, cutting through humid morning air before settling into a steeped black tea core. As the bright citrus quiet down, the base reveals heavy Jav…

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Smoky Soul by Olfactive Studio starts with a wet, pulpy blast of Chinese osmanthus and black pepper. It quickly shifts from apricoty floral sweetness to a dry, savory heart dominated by black tea and Turkish rose. On skin, the dry-down reveals a strong, almost salty undercurrent of Java vetiver oil and seaweed, steeri…

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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, Meraviglioso or Smoky Soul?

Meraviglioso takes 5 of 7 categories. Meraviglioso is rated 4.25/5 from 48 votes; Smoky Soul is rated 3.80/5 from 98 votes. Choose Meraviglioso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smoky Soul for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meraviglioso or Smoky Soul?

Meraviglioso lasts longest (Meraviglioso 76/100, Smoky Soul 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meraviglioso or Smoky Soul?

Projection is very close: Smoky Soul 62/100, Meraviglioso 61/100 for sillage.

Do Meraviglioso and Smoky Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Rose, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Java vetiver oil.

Is Meraviglioso or Smoky Soul better for summer or winter?

For summer, Smoky Soul is the stronger pick. For winter, Meraviglioso is the stronger pick. Meraviglioso suits evening wear; Smoky Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meraviglioso and Smoky Soul?

Meraviglioso has top notes of Yuzu, Cardamom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil. Smoky Soul has top notes of Chinese Osmanthus and Black Pepper, heart notes of Black Tea, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Java vetiver oil, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Seaweed.