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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Smoke & Mirrors
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a full-throttle, unapologetic beast of a fragrance with a divisive, take-no-prisoners performance. Some absolutely adore its audacious confidence; others find it shockingly potent and overwhelming. Approach with caution, for it truly goes loco.
Don't fall for the hype: Smoke & Mirrors is a divisive one. While some find a decent, masculine scent, others detect an unpleasant, dated aroma. Many agree it's just 'average' and doesn't live up to its marketing claims.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 3% | 16% |
| Warm | 9% | 6% |
| Woody | 41% | 40% |
| Earthy | 20% | 5% |
| Animalic | 47% | 42% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' projection and extreme longevity, this fragrance is unsuitable for an office setting where it would overwhelm. It could work for a bold formal evening event or an impactful date if applied extremely sparingly, but its intensity makes it unsuitable for casual wear or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The strong woody, leathery, and musky accords, alongside a consensus of average to weak performance, make this unsuitable for intimate office settings. It's best suited for casual or date wear, where a bolder, slightly mysterious scent can be appreciated, but not for formal events due to its polarising nature and lack of widespread appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Woody, Animalic accords and Leather, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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