Smoke & Mirrors
Alkemia PerfumesEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Smoke & Mirrors vs. Tabak Kretek
Smoke & Mirrors wears longer on skin, while Tabak Kretek projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Smoke & Mirrors | Tabak Kretek | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | Serena Ava Franco |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Smoke & Mirrors
Vanilla
Woody
Smoky
Sweet
Amber
Tabak Kretek
Warm Spicy
Amber
Tobacco
Woody
Cinnamon
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SmokeBurning Wood
Cinnamon
Heart
Vanilla
CloveFrankincense
Base
Woody NotesTonka BeanBourbon Vanilla
Tobacco LeafAmberSandalwoodIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Smoke & Mirrors | Tabak Kretek | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is smoke for people who aren't sure they like smoke. The burning wood gives it authenticity, the tonka bean and vanilla give it warmth. What makes it work? It doesn't try to be anything else.Smoke & Mirrors
Clove-forward fragrances ask something of you. This one earns it. The smoke does not shout, it wraps. If you have wanted to understand what clove cigarettes smell like without lighting up.Tabak Kretek