Carbone
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Smoke & Mirrors
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive beast, Carbone is far from a crowd-pleaser but a guaranteed statement-maker. This is Quentin Bisch at his most audacious, a powerful musky rose with a challenging cumin twist. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
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 | 16% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 15% | 16% |
| Warm | 11% | 6% |
| Woody | 23% | 40% |
| Earthy | 17% | 5% |
| Animalic | 35% | 42% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as an "atomic bomb" of scent. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with notes of rose, suede, and warm spices, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to command attention. It's too intense for casual or sport settings.
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 Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Musk, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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