Smoke & Mirrors
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Kemi
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Kemi is absolute Marmite in a bottle. You'll either love its hardcore animalic oud that dries down to a sweet, woody complexity, or you'll think it smells like an incontinent farm animal. Definitely not for the fainthearted or blind buyers.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 16% | 23% |
| Warm | 6% | 15% |
| Woody | 40% | 38% |
| Earthy | 5% | 15% |
| Animalic | 42% | 30% |
| Fresh | 5% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
The strong, animalic opening and beast-mode performance make Kemi unsuitable for office or casual wear. It's best reserved for date nights or formal events where its unique character can truly shine after a challenging initial phase.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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