Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.
At a glance
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke costs £39 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait costs £162.65, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is £123.65 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (33%). Both are Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Royal Equestrian is Alexandria’s extrait interpretation of Parfums de Marly Layton, blending crisp apple freshness, aromatic lavender, elegant florals, and a creamy vanilla cardamom woody base into a highly addictive masculine signature.
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Game of Spades Rouge Extrait is a unisex Extrait de Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around bitter almond and saffron over Egyptian jasmine and cedar before ambroxan, woody notes, ambergris, cashmeran and musk form the base. Jo Milano lists the fragrance as a 2022 release, and the Atlas positions it as a dense interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.
Comparison
| Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke | Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.2/10 · 1 review | 8.1/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Projection | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Value for money | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Price | £39 | £162.65 |
| Concentration | Extrait | Extrait |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Almond, Jasmine and Amberwood that Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait does not.
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait lists Bitter Almond, Egyptian Jasmine, Ambroxan, Woody Notes and Cashmeran that Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Both share Sweet, Woody and Floral. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Fresh, Citrus, Vanilla, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Violet, Green and Spicy. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Amber, Musky, Warm spicy, Metallic and Resinous.
Vibes
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Both share Sweet, Elegant, Warm and Luxurious. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Fresh, Clean, Powerful, Modern and Masculine. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Dark, Bold and Intense.
Occasions
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Both share Signature, Evening and Nightlife. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Social, Daytime, Office, Year-round and Cooler weather. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Autumn, Formal and Winter.
Performance
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Both share Strong projection. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Versatile, Beast mode, Beast and Powerful. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Long lasting.
Style lane
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Spicy woody. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait lists Amber woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait (8.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (7.8/10)
- Price: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (£39)
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke leads on projection, value for money and lower price, while Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait leads on scent accuracy. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke costs £39 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait costs £162.65, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is £123.65 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.2 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke rates higher.
Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.8 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait rates higher.
Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 7.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke rates higher.
What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait share?
They share 4 notes: Saffron, Ambergris, Musk and Cedar.
Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Nightlife.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
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