Fragrance comparison

Smoke vs Prana

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

3 wins

Smoke

Perfumer H

4.02132 votes

Rank #5,614 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Prana

DSH Perfumes

4.0617 votes

Rank #45,753 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories.

Smoke
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prana
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Smoke3/4

Prana1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmokePerfumer H

PranaDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 62%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerSmokeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

24%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySmoke

SillagePrana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic91%

leather83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spanish LabdanumCorianderGalbanum

Heart

ChamomileRoseCardamom

Base

OlibanumBirch TarBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)Atlas CedarSandalwood

Top10 to 20 minutes

CorianderAmalfi LemonNutmegCardamom

Heart30 to 50 minutes

ChampacaJasmineRoseTuberose

Base1 to 2 hours

MyrhhOlibanumSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Rose, Cardamom and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Prana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer5

Fall100

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex56

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,614

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#45,753

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSmokeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smoke by Perfumer H is a refined incense and resin fragrance with coriander, galbanum, olibanum, birch tar and warm woods at its core. Despite the name, it is not always a heavy campfire smoke. On many wearers it reads as ambered, woody, lightly leathery and quietly spicy. It suits people who like subtle niche incense…

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Prana by DSH Perfumes introduces a rich, traditional style of artisanal perfumery built on bold contrasts. The opening brings a dry sparkle of Amalfi lemon, coriander, cardamom, and grated nutmeg. Soon, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet where champaca and creamy tuberose combine with jasmine and rose. The base…

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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, Smoke or Prana?

Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories. Smoke is rated 4.02/5 from 132 votes; Prana is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Smoke for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prana for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Smoke or Prana?

Smoke lasts longest (Smoke 74/100, Prana 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smoke or Prana?

Prana projects furthest (Prana 75/100, Smoke 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smoke and Prana smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Rose, Cardamom and Olibanum.

Is Smoke or Prana better for summer or winter?

Smoke suits evening wear; Prana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smoke and Prana?

Smoke has top notes of Spanish Labdanum, Coriander and Galbanum, heart notes of Chamomile, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Olibanum, Birch Tar, Benzoin and Agarwood (Oud). Prana has top notes of Coriander, Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Myrhh, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.