Smudge
Heretic ParfumEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Smudge vs. Light My Fire
Is Smudge better than Light My Fire?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Tonka BeanPatchouli
woodyherbalpatchouli
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Smudge and Light My Fire?
| Smudge | Light My Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Douglas Little | Sidonie Lancesseur |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Smudge and Light My Fire smell?
Smudge
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Patchouli
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Light My Fire
Sweet
Tobacco
Fresh Spicy
Green
Honey
Woody
Vanilla
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smudge and Light My Fire share?
Top
FrankincenseCedarwoodSichuan Pepper
HayHoneyCumin
Heart
JuniperTonka BeanClary Sage
PatchouliVetiverVanillaBirch
Base
LabdanumBalsam FirPatchouliSandalwoodStyrax
Tonka BeanWhite HeliotropeAlmondTobacco
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka BeanVanilla
Spicy Notes
JuniperSichuan Pepper
Cumin
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
Birch
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Smudge and Light My Fire work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Smudge or Light My Fire?
| Smudge | Light My Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Smudge and Light My Fire?
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
Tobacco that doesn't apologize for itself. The honey makes it approachable, but underneath there's something that makes people lean in rather than step back.Light My Fire
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