Smudge
Heretic ParfumEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Smudge vs. A City On Fire
Is Smudge better than A City On 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
LabdanumJuniper
amberwoodyaromaticwarm spicyherbalmusky
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 A City On Fire?
| Smudge | A City On Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Douglas Little | Josh Meyer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Smudge and A City On Fire smell?
Smudge
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Patchouli
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
A City On Fire
Woody
Aromatic
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smudge and A City On Fire share?
Top
FrankincenseCedarwoodSichuan Pepper
Cade OilJuniper
Heart
JuniperTonka BeanClary Sage
CardamomWild Berries
Base
LabdanumBalsam FirPatchouliSandalwoodStyrax
ClearwoodBurnt MatchLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanumStyrax
Labdanum
Spicy Notes
JuniperSichuan Pepper
CardamomJuniper
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
Clearwood
Where they fit
When and where do Smudge and A City On Fire work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Smudge or A City On Fire?
| Smudge | A City On 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 A City On 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
Some fragrances want to be liked. This one doesn't care either way. The cade oil opens like a lit match near gasoline, volatile, immediate, a little dangerous.A City On Fire
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