Dark Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Vanilla
Edp Concentration Cologne
U Gender U
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Soul Smoke Parfum bottle Soul Smoke

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Dark Vanilla
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Soul Smoke
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark Vanilla
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a creamy, sophisticated vanilla-oud masterpiece; for others, it's a harsh, synthetic nightmare of industrial rubber and medicinal tang. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it hits right, it's a powerful statement scent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Soul Smoke
Soul Smoke envelops you in a warm smoky embrace, blending tobacco with a touch of spice for a distinctly modern scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 1%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 29% 31%
Warm 43% 45%
Woody 21% 13%
Earthy 18% 18%
Animalic 15% 13%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dark Vanilla EdP
Soul Smoke Cologne

Notes

Only in Dark Vanilla
Spicy 100%

Accords

Dark Vanilla Soul Smoke
100%
Woody
92%
Vanilla
45%
Smoky
90%
89%
Animalic
84%
Warm Spicy
80%
81%
Leather
Resinous
70%
63%
Powdery
Gourmand
60%
58%
Amber
48%
Balsamic
45%
Patchouli
100%
92%
Smoky shared
45%
90%
89%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
80%
81%
70%
63%
60%
58%
48%
45%

Performance

Dark Vanilla Soul Smoke
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, this isn't for the office - it’s too strong. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events, especially in cooler weather, where its dark, sensual character can truly shine.

Soul Smoke

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With its warm and smoky profile, this fragrance is ideal for the cooler temperatures of fall and winter. It can also transition into spring, but is less suited for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Soul Smoke's smoky and spicy accords make it perfect for intimate dates and formal settings, while its moderate projection allows it to be office-friendly as well. It's not suitable for sports due to its intensity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
31%
Key Similarities

Both share Smoky, Warm Spicy accords and Vanilla, Amber notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Dark Vanilla
Soul Smoke
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