Smoky Perfumes – Incense, burnt birch and calcined woods

Niche smoky fragrances: ashen depth in fine perfumery

Smoky, the family of smoke and incense

Smoky fragrances form a contemporary olfactory family that draws its signature from smoke and incense notes such as Ethiopian incense, olibanum, myrrh, guaiac wood, burnt birch, fermented tobacco, smoked tea and peated whisky. The family evokes fire, ceremony and contemplation, in compositions that are sometimes sacred (church incense), sometimes urban (ashtray, cigarette). A family particularly explored in niche auteur perfumery.

Smoky best sellers at Soleil d'Or

Our catalogue features a rich selection in this family, including these much-loved references: Ambre Chromatique Extrait, ENCENS SUAVE, OUD CARDAMOME, Écrin de fumée and Fumidus, signatures that span every nuance of the family.

Houses with smoky expertise

Several houses in our catalogue excel in this family. Akro created Smoke, a smoky tobacco signature. Naomi Goodsir offers Bois d'Ascèse, a contemplative smoky scent. Matière Première offers Encens Suave. Memo Paris cultivates well-travelled smoky scents. And Serge Lutens carries on the tradition of mystical smoky scents.

Who should wear a smoky fragrance, and when?

Smoky fragrances suit every temperament, regardless of gender. These trails are particularly suited to autumn and winter, when the cold enhances the depth of the smoke. They also suit evening and late-day wear. For complementary nuances, explore leathery, woody, oriental and amber fragrances, four related families that share a DNA of depth.

How to choose your smoky fragrance

It's natural to hesitate between Ambre Chromatique Extrait and ENCENS SUAVE: a smoky fragrance is chosen according to your favourite notes and the occasion. Our discovery box lets you try several creations at home before treating yourself to a full bottle. For a guided experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you, along with our team.

Le Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (the fourth generation of the family) and their team have spent three quarters of a century selecting the finest signatures in international fine perfumery. Expert advice, samples included and tailored guidance.

Delivery & free in-store collection

We offer free delivery on orders from €60 in mainland France, and we ship throughout Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the surrounding area? Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the quickest and most economical option. Full details on our shipping page.