By Kilian · 2014
Smoke for the Soul
Longevity
2–6 h60% of 12 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 32 people
Worn by
Mostly menmost often worn by
woody
smoky
grounded
Smoky eucalyptus and tobacco over camphor-wood
Scent Notes
Woody
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What the community says
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 38 describe how long it lasts, 32 how far it projects and 12 how it smells. Most other posts only name Smoke for the Soul.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts38 people
2–6 h
for 60% of people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
60% of people get 2–6 hours. From 12 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (5 h).
Wear time varies a lot
about half say it lasts a moderate time
about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly
In words
No single story here: about half say it lasts a moderate time, while about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly.
How far it projects32 people
Projection varies
about 2 in 5 say it stays close to the skin
about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately
In words
No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it stays close to the skin, while about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Creators on Smoke for the Soul1 video
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Summary in words
By Kilian Smoke for the Soul: what people say about it.
Most often worn by men.
60% of people get 2–6 hours of wear (12 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 5 hours).
Wear time varies a lot (38 people): No single story here: about half say it lasts a moderate time, while about 1 in 3 say it fades quickly.
Projection varies (32 people): No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it stays close to the skin, while about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
Perfumes people say smell alike: Sweet Leaf by Room 1015 (73% of voters); Cannabis Blue by Fragrance Du Bois (71% of voters).
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 90+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
By Kilian Smoke for the Soul smells like Smoky eucalyptus and tobacco over camphor-wood. Key notes are cannabis, eucalyptus and mate. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
It works across all four seasons and is an evening scent. Reach for it for casual days. Released in 2014.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and smoky for casual days.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike spicy fragrances.
Around $14.
Explore more: More from By Kilian · Woody perfumes · Eucalyptus perfumes · Mate perfumes
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
By Kilian
By Kilian was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy. 60 perfumes from By Kilian are listed on Scendira, from about $14 to $460.
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Picks on the nose
Described as warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla: Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum, 2020); cognac up top and praline, vanilla and sandalwood underneath. Love Don't Be Shy (Eau de Parfum, 2007) shows up as sweet orange blossom, vanilla caramel, soft powder, with neroli and bergamot first and sugar, vanilla and caramel at the base. Reach for Princess (Eau de Parfum, 2022) if you like marshmallow tea dusted with ginger.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Smoky eucalyptus and tobacco over camphor-wood. Key notes are cannabis, eucalyptus and mate.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It works across all four seasons. It is an evening scent. It suits casual days.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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