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Which Should You Buy?
Smoking Hot is a divisive beast: some hail it a masterpiece of fruity tobacco, while others find it a cloying, synthetic apple shisha. It's bold, alluring, and definitely not for shrinking violets.
Veleno Doré is a divisive beast. While some find it a masterfully blended, unique sweet-leaning tobacco-cherry, others are left underwhelmed, finding it too heavy on the patchouli and rum, or simply too similar to cheaper alternatives and not worth its admittedly obscene price tag.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 9% | 15% |
| Green | 9% | 4% |
| Sweet | 31% | 37% |
| Warm | 25% | 30% |
| Woody | 9% | 12% |
| Earthy | 23% | 22% |
| Animalic | 4% | 3% |
| Fresh | 8% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it far too overpowering for an office setting. It truly shines on a date or for evening events, with its alluring and seductive character, but can be a bit much for everyday casual wear due to its strength.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This is a heavy, opulent scent best suited for formal evening events due to its rich, boozy, and spicy character. Its serious, mature vibe, highlighted by reviewers, makes it unsuitable for casual settings or the office. It's too complex and assertive for relaxed or daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Warm Spicy, Tobacco accords and Vanilla, Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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