Fragrance comparison

Vellichor vs Blue Smoke

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vellichor

Parfums Vintage

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,611 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Blue Smoke

Oakcha

3.789 votes

Rank #59,332 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vellichor takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vellichor
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Blue Smoke
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Vellichor3/4

Blue Smoke1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VellichorParfums Vintage

Blue SmokeOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVellichor

SillageVellichor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value82

Category winnerBlue SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAppleTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineVioletRose Geranium

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalowoodPepperVanilla

Top

AppleLavenderMandarin

Heart

GeraniumJasmineViolet

Base

VanillaCardamomGuaiac WoodPepperPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesApple, Lavender, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Vellichor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men67

Unisex11

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,611

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVellichorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vellichor by Parfums Vintage is an aromatic woody fragrance launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Damien Stammers. It opens with a crisp burst of apple, tangy bergamot, and sweet tangerine, establishing an immediate fresh spicy punch. The heart introduces an aromatic blend of clean lavender, soft violet, jasmine, a…

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Blue Smoke by Oakcha opens with a crisp crunch of tart green apple, sweet mandarin, and clean aromatic lavender. As the initial freshness settles on your skin, floral hints of geranium and violet blend into a cozy, rich foundation of bourbon vanilla, crushed cardamom, and smoky guaiac wood. It smells like a warm spice…

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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, Vellichor or Blue Smoke?

Vellichor takes 3 of 4 categories. Vellichor is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Blue Smoke is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Vellichor for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Blue Smoke for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vellichor or Blue Smoke?

Vellichor lasts longest (Vellichor 73/100, Blue Smoke 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vellichor or Blue Smoke?

Projection is very close: Vellichor 56/100, Blue Smoke 54/100 for sillage.

Do Vellichor and Blue Smoke smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Vellichor or Blue Smoke better for summer or winter?

Vellichor suits evening wear; Blue Smoke suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vellichor and Blue Smoke?

Vellichor has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Rose Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalowood. Blue Smoke has top notes of Apple, Lavender and Mandarin, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Pepper.