Smudge
Heretic ParfumEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Smudge vs. Adorem
Is Smudge better than Adorem?
Adorem rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Patchouli
amberwoodyaromaticwarm spicypatchoulibalsamic
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 Adorem?
| Smudge | Adorem | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Douglas Little | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Smudge and Adorem smell?
Smudge
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Patchouli
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Adorem
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Amber
Cacao
Smoky
Woody
Patchouli
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smudge and Adorem share?
Top
FrankincenseCedarwoodSichuan Pepper
IncenseElemiPink Pepper
Heart
JuniperTonka BeanClary Sage
CacaoVanilla Tea
Base
LabdanumBalsam FirPatchouliSandalwoodStyrax
PatchouliCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanumStyrax
Elemi
Spicy Notes
JuniperSichuan Pepper
Pink Pepper
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
Cedar
Balsamic Notes
Balsam Fir
Incense
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Smudge and Adorem work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Smudge or Adorem?
| Smudge | Adorem | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Smudge and Adorem?
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
This is the incense for people who think they hate incense. The smoke doesn't dominate, it flirts with the cacao. Adorem bridges the gap between campfire and confection.Adorem
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