Best Midnight Toker by Heretic Parfum Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Midnight Toker by Heretic Parfum opens with a warm spicy blend of cloves and apricot, softened by the floral presence of jasmine and orris root. Its aromatic heart is enriched by smoky birch tar and earthy cypriol, while tobacco and labdanum add depth and resinous warmth. Vanilla provides a sweet, creamy base, creating a complex spicy aromatic profile. Those drawn to rich, smoky spices with a floral and fruity balance will find elements to explore in these fragrances.
Sofiero by SweDoft £185.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- cloves
- dark musks
- jasmine
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
This perfume is perfect for the time-travelling adventurers among you, perhaps going incognito as a runaway princess at a fin de siecle European royal court.
In 1864, Prince Oscar of Sweden and his wife Sophie bought the Skabelycke estate overlooking the majestic Öresund strait, where they created their summer palace.
This summer palace is known today as Sofiero (Sophie-Ro) one of Europe's most beautiful parks.
As you step through the gates of Sofiero, you are enveloped by a calm feeling of happiness as a sea of flowers floods your senses with hundreds of different forms and colours.
The perfume is designed to transport you to this floral paradise on a warm and sunny summer day.
From the park you wander into the palace, where the antique wood panelling emanates nuances of sandalwood and amber, infused with fresh sea air through the open windows.
Let this sumptuous formula transport you to Sofiero.
Second Skin by Anna Zworykina £95.00
- Key notes:
- cloves
- cognac
- jasmine
- labdanum
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Anna's blends are more like smell experiences or perfume escapes, pure fun for connoisseurs looking for something beyond perfumes created with the help of modern synthetic materials.
For Second Skin we wish to invent a verb “to indulce”, a mix ‘indulge’ and ‘dolce (sweet)’. The flowers in the heart (ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose) have been ‘indulced’ in cognac, immortelle, ambery resins and indeed sweet cloves.
Being natural only blends, Anna's perfumes have a very peculiar projection: close to skin, quiet but excitingly complex upon a closer sniff.
Please be aware that natural perfumery has to be patch tested before continual wear.
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Second Skin):
Artemisia absinthium e.o.
Hay abs.
Patchouli e.o.
Labdanum abs.
Fleur d'Orange abs
Immortelle abs
Jasmine Grandiflorum abs
Jasmine Auriculatum abs
Tuberose abs
Cumin CO2 extract
Vetiver e.o.
Rose Maroc abs
Rose de may abs
Sandalwood CO2 extract
Ylang Ylang abs
White cedar abs
Black tea abs
White Cognac e.o.
Carnation abs
Ambrette abs
Vanilla abs
Tabacco abs
Cassia abs
Oakmoss abs
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00
- Key notes:
- apricot
- indole
- jasmine
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
A tribute to the woman who ruled the silver screen, seductive and elusive in hazy black and white. She passes through the night leaving behind a trail of smoke and jasmine, demanding to be approached yet remaining unapproachable. The essence of glamour, she is an icon who becomes an addiction…
Osmanthus Noble by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- aldehydes
- apricot
- labdanum
- osmanthus
- sandalwood
- suede
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
This fragrance is inspired by love, drama and opulence of the famous painting by P. P. Rubens and the legend of Samson and Delilah. Osmanthus Noble is intense and has a strong personality and notes of Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine absolute flowers, spicy tobacco, warm amber and sandalwood.
At opening you can feel fresh, spicy and aldehydic notes blended with bergamot and mandarin that give vividness and intensity. The noble osmanthus absolute combined with an aromatic clary sage play together to form a soft suede accord. Tobacco absolute, delicious black cherry, saffron and tonka beans play an important role in creating a sensual atmosphere. Floral notes of jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang give vitality and bloom in the heart. In the dry down, oakmoss absolute, labdanum, sandalwood, smoky vetiver and animalic musks bring a spiritual feeling and allow the perfume to linger on the skin.
Astra Infinita by Aura Eximia £205.00
- Key notes:
- bigarade
- birch
- cloves
- labdanum
- oud
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- woody
Astra Infinita is Latin for “endless stars”, and this extrait is a celestial blend of brightness and depth. It opens with a citrus supernova: Sicilian lemon, bitter orange and Calabrian bergamot, softened by the golden ripeness of mango and the narcotic bloom of Reunion ylang-ylang.
Then Siberian birch and Indonesian clove meet black pepper and cedarwood, a core that feels both grounded and otherworldly. The base is slow-burning and eternal: Spanish labdanum, Cambodian oud, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla. These stars are not distant. They’re drawn to you.
Hold my Pipe by Anna Zworykina £130.00
- Key notes:
- cloves
- opium
- peat
- smoke
- tar
- thyme
- tobacco
- wormwood
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
An exclusive project for Bloom, dedicated to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson’s adventures.
Hold my Pipe has notes of peat from the Grimpen Mire, the smoke of the Baskerville hall grand fireplace, Lestrade's smoking gun, the fruity tobacco blend from Sherlock’s pipe, sweet opium fumes, Tokay wine, spices from the Andaman islands and more.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Hold my Pipe story):
Labdanum absolute,
Osmanthus absolute,
Tonka bean absolute,
Peru balsam absolute
tobacco absolute
Oakmoss absolute,
Cardamom absolute,
Ylang-ylang absolute,
African artemisia essential oil,
Vetiver essential oil, thyme essential oil,
Nagarmotha essential oil,
Pine tar essential oil,
Guayak wood essential oil,
Clove essential oil.
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
Silphium by Stora Skuggan £130.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cloves
- myrrh
- sylphium accord
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- unconventional
Silphium was a plant widely renowned as a spice, medicinal herb and perfume ingredient throughout the empires of classical antiquity, outshining both saffron and cinnamon. It was praised by Greek philosophers and writers, as well as Roman emperors and cookbook authors. The demand for Silphium eventually became so overwhelming that it was harvested to extinction, and the taste and smell of the once greatest spice in the world were lost in time.
This extinct plant was reconstructed by researching assumed relatives of Silphium, using aromachemicals (the molecular building blocks of scents) to create an accord reflecting historical descriptions. This is set against a background of ancient incense, woods and leather.
The Naga by Param Sara £155.00
- Key notes:
- cypriol
- orris (iris root)
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
Naga are divine male half-human, half-serpent beings from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, revered as guardians of treasure. In this eau de parfum, saffron's glowing spice and fiery Sri Lankan black pepper awaken the scent. Out of this heat, Indian cypriol root arises, shapeshifting between leather, frankincense and vetiver. This is where the snake coils back on itself, entwining with the powdered caress of orris absolute and musk.
High to Lotus by Space Fluid £290.00
- Key notes:
- ambrette seeds
- artichoke
- cloves
- orris (iris root)
- oud
- rose
- sandalwood
- seaweed
- Aromagroups:
- green
- unconventional
- woody
Tentacles of anise-infused florals (jasmine, mimosa, white rose) weave their way through this sea of green: vegetal artichoke, watery lotus, bright peppermint, briny seaweed. The effect is a deep, esoteric leather.
Concrete by Comme Des Garcons £160.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- chypre
- cloves
- jasmine
- rose oxide
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
- woody
This monster of an “anti-perfume” is simultaneously clean and dense, the olfactory interpretation of the building material. Aptly encased in a grey concrete bottle, this eau de parfum is an astonishingly diffusive blend of sandalwood, rose and spices, with a powerful smoothness that mimics the material's satisfying surface.
About Midnight Toker by Heretic Parfum
- How does Midnight Toker differ from the other fragrances listed here?
- Midnight Toker combines a unique balance of cloves, apricot, jasmine, orris root, tobacco, and smoky birch tar with vanilla and labdanum warmth. While many fragrances here share some notes, none replicate the exact interplay and smoky nuances of birch tar combined with the fruity apricot and creamy vanilla base found in Midnight Toker.
- What are the main aroma characteristics of Midnight Toker?
- Midnight Toker is an aromatic spicy fragrance with a warm, smoky, and resinous profile. Its key notes include cloves, apricot, jasmine, orris root, tobacco, vanilla, labdanum, and birch tar, which together create a rich and complex scent with floral, fruity, spicy, and smoky facets.
- Which fragrances here are best for someone who prefers less smoky scents?
- Sofiero and Second Skin offer less emphasis on smoky notes compared to Midnight Toker. Sofiero leans into amber and dark musks with floral spices, while Second Skin has a warm, boozy character with cognac and ylang-ylang, providing richness without heavy smoke.









