Smokeshow vs Woody Chestnut
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Woody Chestnut takes 3 of 4 categories.
SmokeshowChoose it for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Woody ChestnutChoose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Smokeshow1/4
Woody Chestnut3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Woody Chestnut
- Sillage & projection
- Smokeshow
- Value for money
- Woody Chestnut
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Woody Chestnut
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SmokeshowSśaintWoody ChestnutDossierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%
4.50/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 66%Had 6%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
61%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWoody Chestnut
SillageSmokeshow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWoody ChestnutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothbalsamic100%
woody92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
soft spicy61%
woody100%
balsamic92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both balsamic, woody and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperOrangeCitrusClove
Heart
Chestnutjuniper berryCade oil
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeranCedarwood
Top15-30 mins
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
ChestnutGuaiac Wood
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPeru BalsamCedarwood
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Chestnut, Vanilla and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Woody Chestnut, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring25
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day61
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#55,620
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,778
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWoody ChestnutHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSmokeshow by Sśaint smells like sitting wrapped in a warm wool blanket beside a crackling hearth in autumn. It opens with a zesty burst of orange peel and tingling pink pepper before warming up with spicy clove and sweet roasted chestnut. A distinct ribbon of smoky cade oil gives the scent its cozy campfire edge witho…
Reviews →Woody Chestnut by Dossier brings the comforting aroma of a crackling hearth into everyday life. The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of pink pepper and spicy cloves, instantly warming the senses. As it settles, a rich heart of roasted chestnut and smoky guaiac wood takes over, balanced by smooth cedarwood and creamy…
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, Smokeshow or Woody Chestnut?
Woody Chestnut takes 3 of 4 categories. Smokeshow is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Woody Chestnut is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes. Choose Smokeshow for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Woody Chestnut for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Smokeshow or Woody Chestnut?
Woody Chestnut lasts longest (Woody Chestnut 65/100, Smokeshow 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Smokeshow or Woody Chestnut?
Smokeshow projects furthest (Smokeshow 69/100, Woody Chestnut 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Smokeshow and Woody Chestnut smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Chestnut, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.
Is Smokeshow or Woody Chestnut better for summer or winter?
Smokeshow suits evening wear; Woody Chestnut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Smokeshow and Woody Chestnut?
Smokeshow has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange, Citrus and Clove, heart notes of Chestnut, juniper berry and Cade oil, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Cashmeran and Cedarwood. Woody Chestnut has top notes of Cloves, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Chestnut and Guaiac Wood, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam and Cedarwood.
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