Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Fly Away vs Smoke for the Soul

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,975 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mugler Cologne Fly Away

Mugler

4.12980 votes

Rank #2,144 CitrusAromatic

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Smoke for the Soul

By Kilian

3.73995 votes

Rank #7,020 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Cologne Fly Away takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mugler Cologne Fly Away
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Smoke for the Soul
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Mugler Cologne Fly Away4/7

Smoke for the Soul3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mugler Cologne Fly Away
Community sentiment: Mugler Cologne Fly Away
Longevity: Smoke for the Soul
Sillage & projection: Smoke for the Soul
Value for money: Mugler Cologne Fly Away
Versatility: Smoke for the Soul
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mugler Cologne Fly Away

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler Cologne Fly AwayMugler

Smoke for the SoulBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 980 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 995 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerMugler Cologne Fly AwayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

980 votes

36%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

884 votes

Category winnerMugler Cologne Fly AwayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySmoke for the Soul

SillageSmoke for the Soul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMugler Cologne Fly AwayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

cannabis77%

herbal65%

fresh spicy53%

green42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

cannabis84%

smoky77%

camphor69%

leather61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and cannabis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Grapefruitcannabis

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

cannabisEucalyptusMateBirchTobaccoGrapefruitCardamomCashmirwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and cannabis. Durations are only published for Mugler Cologne Fly Away, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall23

Winter9

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSmoke for the SoulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex74

Women8

Casual 45%Work 23%Party 18%Date 15%

Men48

Unisex51

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,144

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews99

Overall rank#7,020

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMugler Cologne Fly AwayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Cologne Fly Away delivers an unexpected shock of tart yellow grapefruit rind crushed against fresh, unburnt green cannabis leaves. The opening explodes with bitter citrus juice and tangy pulp. It wakes you up immediately. Sonia Constant built this scent around high-contrast tension, pairing bright summer citrus…

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Smoke for the Soul is one of By Kilian’s more eccentric woody aromatics, built around a realistic cannabis impression with mate, eucalyptus, birch smoke, tobacco and grapefruit. It smells green, camphorous, smoky and a little leathery, with a sharp herbal bite rather than a polished fresh opening. It is best for weare…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mugler Cologne Fly Away or Smoke for the Soul?

Mugler Cologne Fly Away takes 4 of 7 categories. Mugler Cologne Fly Away is rated 4.12/5 from 980 votes; Smoke for the Soul is rated 3.73/5 from 995 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne Fly Away for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Smoke for the Soul for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne Fly Away or Smoke for the Soul?

Smoke for the Soul lasts longest (Smoke for the Soul 68/100, Mugler Cologne Fly Away 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne Fly Away or Smoke for the Soul?

Smoke for the Soul projects furthest (Smoke for the Soul 62/100, Mugler Cologne Fly Away 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Fly Away and Smoke for the Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and cannabis accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and cannabis.

Is Mugler Cologne Fly Away or Smoke for the Soul better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mugler Cologne Fly Away is the stronger pick. For winter, Smoke for the Soul is the stronger pick. Mugler Cologne Fly Away suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.