Smoke
Jil Sander2025
Side by side
Smoke vs. The Dark Side of the Water
The Dark Side of the Water rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Smoke projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Smoke | The Dark Side of the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2025 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bérénice Watteau | Bruno Perrucci |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Smoke
Aromatic
Woody
Aldehydic
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Soapy
The Dark Side of the Water
Floral
White Floral
Fruity
Musky
Powdery
Animalic
Sweet
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Elemi Resin
Star AniseAppleBergamotGingerOrange BlossomPetrol
Heart
AldehydesCedarwood
Almond BlossomBlueberryRoseHibiscusLotusOrchidOsmanthusWhite FlowersYlang-Ylang
Base
Cade Oil
AmbergrisAmyrisSeaweedMuskOudPatchouliSandalwoodWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Smoke | The Dark Side of the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most smoky fragrances want to announce themselves. This one doesn't. The aldehydes add a cool, transparent lift that keeps everything airy and refined, almost mineral.Smoke
The petroleum opening is a fork in the road. Walk one way and you're hooked. The other, you'll set the sample down and step back. There's no middle path to wait for, forty-five minutes in, you know.The Dark Side of the Water