Smoke for the Soul Eau de Parfum vs Open Eau de Parfum
Smoke for the Soul EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | 1985 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Open EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Open is for the bloke who scoffs at modern sweet scents, a true 80s powerhouse for an effortlessly masculine statement. Prepare for a rugged, smoky embrace that screams 'manly' and challenges the faint of heart, but rewards the bold with a timeless aroma.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and unmistakable vintage character, particularly the prominent tobacco, make it too assertive for office wear, despite some finding it suitable. However, its bold masculinity suits casual outings, and can make a distinguished statement on a date or in a casual evening setting. It's too heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, woody, tobacco
Adds bergamot and lavender, drops birch and cannabis
Where to buy
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