Fragrance comparison

Smoky Soul vs Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

4 wins

Smoky Soul

Olfactive Studio

3.8098 votes

Rank #15,987 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Rose

Neadea

4.004 votes

Rank #44,478 PowderyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smoky Soul takes 4 of 4 categories.

Smoky Soul
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Smoky Soul4/4

Rose0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Smoky SoulOlfactive Studio

RoseNeadea

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

98 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySmoky Soul

SillageSmoky Soul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value17

Category winnerSmoky SoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

powdery100%

rose92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Chinese OsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black TeaIndian JasmineTurkish Rose

Base

Java vetiver oilIndonesian Patchouli LeafSeaweed

Top

French VioletCalabrian bergamotSicilian LemonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Heart

Texas CedarIndonesian Patchouli LeafBlack PepperSandalwood

Base

Turkish RoseAmberMimosaWhite MuskSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Turkish Rose and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer39

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,987

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#44,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSmoky SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Neadea Rose pairs rich Turkish rose with French violet and bright Calabrian bergamot over a dry, woody backbone of Texas cedar and patchouli. A thick layer of powdery mimosa and warm amber coats the floral core. It settles into a heavy, opulent rose scent designed for chilly evenings and formal indoor settings.

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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, Smoky Soul or Rose?

Smoky Soul takes 4 of 4 categories. Smoky Soul is rated 3.80/5 from 98 votes; Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Smoky Soul for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose for a powdery and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Smoky Soul or Rose?

Smoky Soul lasts longest (Smoky Soul 71/100, Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smoky Soul or Rose?

Smoky Soul projects furthest (Smoky Soul 62/100, Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smoky Soul and Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Turkish Rose and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

Is Smoky Soul or Rose better for summer or winter?

Smoky Soul suits daytime wear; Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smoky Soul and Rose?

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. Rose has top notes of French Violet, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Geranium, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Black Pepper and Sandalwood, a base of Turkish Rose, Amber, Mimosa and White Musk.