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    A Dream of the Unknowing vs. Smudge

    Moderately similar
    Smudge by Heretic Parfum bottle

    Smudge

    Heretic Parfum
    Eau de Parfum2018
    New comparison

    Smudge wears longer on skin, while A Dream of the Unknowing projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: A Dream of the Unknowing vs. Smudge
    A Dream of the UnknowingSmudge
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20192018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSharra LamoureauxDouglas Little
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    A Dream of the Unknowing

    Green
    Sweet
    Iris
    Honey
    Floral
    Musky
    Powdery
    Tobacco

    Smudge

    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Herbal
    Patchouli
    Balsamic
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Rainflower Tea
    FrankincenseCedarwoodSichuan Pepper
    Heart
    IrisHayGreen TeaTobacco LeafCalamusClover BlossomMead
    JuniperTonka BeanClary Sage
    Base
    Calamus RootAmbretteHoney
    LabdanumBalsam FirPatchouliSandalwoodStyrax

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: A Dream of the Unknowing vs. Smudge
    A Dream of the UnknowingSmudge
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For someone who's done performing. A Dream of the Unknowing doesn't try to impress anyone in the room, it's worn by the person who's comfortable enough to just be there.A Dream of the Unknowing
    Smudge doesn't try to be pleasant. It tries to be honest, smoke as a perfume concept, not a candle pun. The frankincense keeps it sacred. The tonka bean keeps it human.Smudge