Smoke for the Soul
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sofia
ScentArt
A
Smoke for the Soul
B
Sofia
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum
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
Our Verdict - Sofia Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Byredo Gypsy Water (2008) - bergamot, incense and amber translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 45% |
| Floral | 0% | 20% |
| Fruity | 1% | 15% |
| Green | 22% | 50% |
| Sweet | 6% | 40% |
| Warm | 20% | 60% |
| Woody | 17% | 60% |
| Earthy | 15% | 55% |
| Animalic | 4% | 15% |
| Fresh | 21% | 60% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Smoke for the Soul
EdP
Sofia
EdP
Notes
Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum
Sofia Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Only in Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum
Cannabis
18%
Eucalyptus
17%
Mate
13%
Birch
12%
Tobacco
11%
Grapefruit
10%
Cardamom
10%
Cashmere Wood
9%
Accords
Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum
Sofia Eau de Parfum
Performance
Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum
Sofia Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum
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.
Sofia Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Pine-juniper-amber versatile across seasons; lightest in spring.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Office, casual, date - polished modern signature.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
78%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
71%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy accords
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum
Sofia Eau de Parfum
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