Vanilla Smoke vs Deep Incense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Smoke takes 3 of 4 categories.
Vanilla SmokeChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Deep IncenseChoose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Vanilla Smoke3/4
Deep Incense1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vanilla Smoke
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Smoke
- Value for money
- Deep Incense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Smoke
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla SmokePhlurDeep IncenseHawk PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 354 votes
Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
4%Hate
304 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Smoke
SillageVanilla Smoke
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDeep IncenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
smoky92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
amber100%
soft spicy88%
warm spicy77%
balsamic65%
aromatic53%
vanilla42%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BirchPink PepperBergamot
Heart
VanillaCacaoTonka Bean
Base
IncensePeru BalsamAmber
Top
Pink PepperOsmanthusBergamotApricot
Heart
Clary SageCinnamonIncenseDavana
Base
AmberBenzoinPeru BalsamSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Vanilla and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring22
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
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#11,383
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#75,694
PerfumerGuillaume Cresp
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVanilla SmokeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla Smoke by Phlur is a resinous, smoky scent anchored by warm incense and birch. Designed for both men and women, this 2025 release leans into a sultry profile perfect for cold autumn evenings. It opens with sharp spice and settles into a deep, creamy vanilla base that hugs the skin for hours in low-temperature s…
Reviews →Deep Incense by Hawk Perfumes takes the mystery out of resinous perfumes by serving up a smooth, friendly blend of sweet fruit, kitchen spices, and warm sap woods. It opens with a juicy splash of ripe apricot and bright bergamot dusted with a pinch of pink pepper. As it settles, smoky incense mixes with cozy cinnamon,…
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 lasts longer, Vanilla Smoke or Deep Incense?
Vanilla Smoke lasts longest (Vanilla Smoke 64/100, Deep Incense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Smoke or Deep Incense?
Vanilla Smoke projects furthest (Vanilla Smoke 56/100, Deep Incense 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Smoke and Deep Incense smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Vanilla and Incense.
Is Vanilla Smoke or Deep Incense better for summer or winter?
Deep Incense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Smoke and Deep Incense?
Vanilla Smoke has top notes of Birch, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Cacao and Tonka Bean, a base of Incense, Peru Balsam and Amber. Deep Incense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Apricot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Incense and Davana, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.
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