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Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum bottle Marquis de Sade EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2000 Year 2014
££ Price Tier £££££
Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Smoke for the Soul EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Marquis de Sade EDP
This is a seriously polarising beast. Forget your usual crowd-pleasers; 1740 is a dark, leathery, boozy powerhouse that demands attention. You'll either adore its scandalous charm or recoil from its perceived mustiness. Definitely not for the shrinking violets.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Smoke for the Soul EDP
Smoke for the Soul is a divisive, love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a polarising, unapologetically weed-forward statement that some will adore for its daring realism and others will flat-out detest. It's not for the faint of heart or those who prefer to blend in.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Marquis de Sade EDP
Smoke for the Soul EDP

Notes

Only in Marquis de Sade
Artemisia 57% Bergamot 43%
Only in Smoke for the Soul
Grapefruit 50% Eucalyptus 50%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 30% vs 50%
Only in Marquis de Sade
Patchouli 41% Coriander 29%
Only in Smoke for the Soul
Mate 50%

Accords

Marquis de Sade Smoke for the Soul
100%
Leather
54%
83%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Herbal
51%
90%
Warm Spicy
49%
79%
Woody
86%
Cannabis
72%
67%
Sweet
58%
Smoky
66%
64%
Patchouli
60%
Balsamic
60%
Amber
Camphor
57%
Green
52%
Tobacco
51%
Leather shared
100%
54%
Aromatic shared
83%
100%
Herbal shared
92%
51%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
49%
Woody shared
79%
86%
72%
67%
Smoky shared
58%
66%
64%
60%
60%
57%
52%
51%

Performance

Marquis de Sade Smoke for the Soul
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Marquis de Sade

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With its beast mode performance and intensely dark, leathery accords, 1740 is too much for the office. It truly shines on a date or in formal evening settings, projecting a daring confidence that's less suited to casual daytime wear or anything active.

Smoke for the Soul

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

This scent's very realistic and intense cannabis note, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it inappropriate for office or formal settings where subtlety is key. It leans more towards casual or intimate date wear, allowing its unique character to be appreciated without causing offence, though its strong opening might still be too much for early dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, herbal, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Marquis de Sade EDP
Smoke for the Soul EDP
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