Smolderose
January Scent ProjectParfum2015
Side by side
Smolderose vs. DEV #2: The Main Act
Is Smolderose better than DEV #2: The Main Act?
DEV #2: The Main Act rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RoseLabdanumCastoreumOud
smokywoodyambermuskyleather
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 Smolderose and DEV #2: The Main Act?
| Smolderose | DEV #2: The Main Act | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Biebel | Dr. Ellen Covey |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Smolderose and DEV #2: The Main Act smell?
Smolderose
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Rose
Citrus
Amber
Musky
Leather
DEV #2: The Main Act
Warm Spicy
Amber
Smoky
Musky
Leather
Woody
Balsamic
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smolderose and DEV #2: The Main Act share?
Top—
CloveCinnamon
Heart
RoseRose GeraniumBlack PepperAngelicaCorianderHoneyGalbanum
LeatherCastoreumCivetRoseIncenseImmortelle
Base
SmokeLabdanumCastoreumBirchOudBlond tobaccoPatchouliBenzoinVanillaCashmere Wood
OudLabdanumTolu BalsamMuskWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Animalic Notes
Castoreum
LeatherCastoreumCivet
Floral Notes
RoseRose Geranium
RoseImmortelle
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCoriander
CloveCinnamon
Woody Notes
BirchOud
OudWoody Notes
Resinous Notes
LabdanumGalbanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Smolderose and DEV #2: The Main Act work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Smolderose or DEV #2: The Main Act?
| Smolderose | DEV #2: The Main Act | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Smolderose and DEV #2: The Main Act?
Smolderose doesn't try to convert you to smoky rose. It simply refuses the version where rose stays safe. Castoreum and birch tar give it an animal honesty that most rose fragrances dodge entirely.Smolderose
Animalic. Smoky. Resinous. Unapologetic. This is the fragrance for people who want to be felt before they're seen, a bold, resinous warmth that turns cold nights into intimate spaces.DEV #2: The Main Act
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