Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke vs Oakcha Orphic

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 Oakcha Orphic costs £31, so Oakcha Orphic is £8 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (23%). 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.

Oakcha Orphic

Orphic is a unisex Extrait de Parfum from Oakcha opening with jasmine, saffron, orange and marigold before ambroxan and evernyl move into cedarwood, ambergris and fir balsam. Oakcha positions it as its richer interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitOakcha Orphic, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet SmokeOakcha Orphic
Overall rating8.2/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.2/10
Projection8.2/107.8/10
Scent accuracy8.4/107.5/10
Value for money7.8/108.5/10
Price£39£31
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitMaison 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

  • Saffron
  • Almond

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Amberwood

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Musk
  • Cedar

Oakcha Orphic

Top Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Saffron
  • Orange
  • Marigold

Heart Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Evernyl

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Ambergris
  • Fir Balsam

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine
  • Ambergris

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Almond, Amberwood, Musk and Cedar that Oakcha Orphic does not.

Oakcha Orphic lists Orange, Marigold, Ambroxan, Evernyl, Cedarwood and Fir Balsam that Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Green
  • Spicy

Oakcha Orphic

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Herbal
  • Mineral
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Floral and Spicy. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Sweet, Fresh, Citrus, Vanilla, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Violet and Green. Oakcha Orphic also lists Amber, Herbal, Mineral, Warm spicy and Resinous.

Vibes

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious

Oakcha Orphic

  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Intense

Both share Powerful and Warm. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Fresh, Clean, Sweet, Elegant, Modern, Masculine and Luxurious. Oakcha Orphic also lists Intense.

Occasions

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Nightlife
  • Year-round
  • Cooler weather

Oakcha Orphic

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring

Both share Evening and Social. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Signature, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Oakcha Orphic also lists Autumn and Spring.

Performance

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Powerful

Oakcha Orphic

  • Powerful

Both share Powerful. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Strong projection, Versatile, Beast mode and Beast.

Style lane

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

  • Spicy woody

Oakcha Orphic

  • Amber woody

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Spicy woody. Oakcha Orphic lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Oakcha Orphic (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Oakcha Orphic (£31)

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Oakcha Orphic leads on value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke has 1 community review and Oakcha Orphic has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Oakcha Orphic?

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke costs £39 and Oakcha Orphic costs £31, so Oakcha Orphic is £8 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Oakcha Orphic 8.2 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke rates higher.

Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.2 out of 10 for projection and Oakcha Orphic 7.8 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 Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Oakcha Orphic 7.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke rates higher.

Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Oakcha Orphic 8.5 out of 10, so Oakcha Orphic rates higher.

What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Oakcha Orphic share?

They share 3 notes: Saffron, Jasmine and Ambergris.

Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Oakcha Orphic?

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Oakcha Orphic is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn and Spring.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait vs Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait vs Oakcha Orphic

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