Passion Essence vs Sensual Smoke
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sensual Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories.
Passion EssenceChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sensual SmokeChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Passion Essence1/4
Sensual Smoke3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sensual Smoke
- Sillage & projection
- Sensual Smoke
- Value for money
- Sensual Smoke
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Passion Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Passion EssenceWeilSensual SmokeUnscriptedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
53%Like
25%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySensual Smoke
SillageSensual Smoke
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSensual SmokeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
citrus100%
white floral91%
musky83%
sweet74%
powdery65%
aromatic56%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonCoffeeAlmond
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseIris
Base
VanillaPatchouliCacaoPralineTonka BeanMuskAmberPalo Santo
Top30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomBergamotCardamomCinnamon
Heart2 to 3 hours
Bourbon VanillaElemi resin
Base5 to 7 hours
MuskAlmondPralineTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Almond, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sensual Smoke, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer31
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night90
Spring0
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#18,615
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#39,600
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerPassion EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPassion Essence by Weil strikes the skin with a bright citrus breeze of bergamot and lemon, which quickly gives way to a creamy heart of jasmine and tuberose. Almond and a soft coffee accord attempt to anchor the top, though the coffee is light and fleeting. The true character of this perfume emerges in the base, wher…
Reviews →Sensual Smoke by Unscripted delivers a rich oriental vanilla profile that balances sweet gourmand warmth with bright, zesty contrast. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and orange blossom, warmed quickly by spicy cardamom and cinnamon. In the heart, rich bourbon vanilla links with the balsamic, pine-li…
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, Passion Essence or Sensual Smoke?
Sensual Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories. Passion Essence is rated 3.77/5 from 60 votes; Sensual Smoke is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Passion Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sensual Smoke for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Passion Essence or Sensual Smoke?
Sensual Smoke lasts longest (Sensual Smoke 73/100, Passion Essence 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Passion Essence or Sensual Smoke?
Sensual Smoke projects furthest (Sensual Smoke 67/100, Passion Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Passion Essence and Sensual Smoke smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Almond, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Passion Essence or Sensual Smoke better for summer or winter?
Passion Essence suits daytime wear; Sensual Smoke suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Passion Essence and Sensual Smoke?
Passion Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Coffee and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cacao and Praline. Sensual Smoke has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and Elemi resin, a base of Musk, Almond, Praline and Tonka Bean.
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