Under the Stars
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Parfum2023
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Under the Stars vs. Smoke and Mirrors
Is Under the Stars better than Smoke and Mirrors?
Under the Stars wears longer on skin, while Smoke and Mirrors projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
Cedarwood
amber
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The essentials
What's different between Under the Stars and Smoke and Mirrors?
| Under the Stars | Smoke and Mirrors | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Meabh McCurtin | Nicolas Bonneville |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Under the Stars and Smoke and Mirrors smell?
Under the Stars
Leather
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Animalic
Smoky
Smoke and Mirrors
Amber
Honey
Sweet
Floral
Musky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Under the Stars and Smoke and Mirrors share?
Top
Black PepperCinnamon
Aromatic NotesOsmanthus
Heart
CypriolCedarwood
HoneyMyrrhTobaccoTonka Bean
Base
LeatherOudLabdanum
CedarwoodWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Under the Stars and Smoke and Mirrors work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Under the Stars or Smoke and Mirrors?
| Under the Stars | Smoke and Mirrors | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Under the Stars and Smoke and Mirrors?
It's not common. Oud gets used as a statement, something loud enough to announce itself across a room. This one arrives quiet and stays longer than you think. The smoke is warm, not aggressive.Under the Stars
The opening has an herbal sharpness to it, a green quality that quickly settles. Then the sweetness arrives, warm and golden. Myrrh gives it a slightly medicinal quality. That's the tell.Smoke and Mirrors
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