La Fumee by Miller Harris

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La Fumee by Miller Harris is a smoky, oriental woody fragrance blending incense and birch tar with warm spices like cumin and cardamom. Lavender and coriander add aromatic freshness, while labdanum, sandalwood, and amber provide a rich, resinous base. Its balance of smoky, spicy, and woody elements creates a complex scent that appeals to those interested in incense-driven perfumes with depth and subtle warmth. Attention to notes such as incense, cumin, and cardamom will guide you towards scents in a similar olfactory family.

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ARA(GON)

ARA(GON) by Mallo £220.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coumarin
  • cumin
  • incense
  • lavender
  • oakmoss
  • thyme
  • wormwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • leather
  • vintage/old school

Aragon is an olfactory tribute to the Aragon region of Spain, the birthplace of Mallo. A unique aromatic fougere, the scent showcases local aromatic plant extracts from cypress, basil, thyme, rosemary and artemisia. Added to this busy mix is the pipirigallo flower, exclusive to the region. The scent is rounded off by mossy, resinous elements for a warm, enveloping feel.

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Rien

Rien by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • aldehydes
  • animalic notes
  • chypre
  • cumin
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • leather
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • transparent

Rien ('nothing' in French) is a beautiful animalic chypre, with an aldehydic (rather than classic citrus) opening and seriously naughty leathery vibes provided by the cumin and labdanum duo.  Also check this perfume out if you like frankincense in bold oriental interpretation. 

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Sand

Sand by And Fragrance £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • banana
  • benzoin
  • cardamom
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Cigar boxes. Camden market bong shops reeking of joss sticks. Old lady soap. Sandalwood sometimes gets a bit of a bad rap. Undaunted, we’ve taken the dependable old fave and turned it on its head.

We’ve tracked down a unique Australian sandalwood versatile enough to handle hints of outlandish but ethically and sustainably sourced banana, cardamom, black pepper with weird and wonderful Labdanum and Benzoin resin. Which all means that this is sandalwood unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

So, unlike the bong shop, it won’t make your hair stink for weeks.

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Squire Jack

Squire Jack by Plowden & Fallow £88.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • frankincense
  • geranium
  • incense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #powdery
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • woody

A celebration of great British eccentricity and all-round mischievous behaviour. This unique fragrance is an ode to the Mad Squire, his legacy of a life lived knowing no bounds and his fiendish love for outlandish stunts. This composition contains broad lashings of velvety woody opulence, finished with the earthy undertones of society’s eventual condemnation.

Squire Jack is an aromatic, oriental and woody perfume created for the rule breaker; this is a scent above all that captivates that free spirit of those that can’t just help but dare.

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Paradoxical

Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab £85.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • incense
  • lavender
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • green

Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen

The sexy and impressive urbanite’s work is done for the day. He strides down the street with a nonchalant air, people noticing his clean, aromatic and seductive scent. A confident and cool vibe swirls around him. With sparkling citrus, woody vetiver and rich amber giving a fresh but dark diffusion.   

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Oud Imperial Extrait

Oud Imperial Extrait by Perris Monte Carlo £250.00

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  • Key notes:
  • birch tar
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • oud
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • unconventional
  • woody

Perfumer: Luca Maffei

The EdP option smells drier and more like a damp autumn forest (and has a peculiar mushroom effect). The extrait of Oud Imperial is more ambery (softer) and the smokiness of natural oud is much more pronounced.

Perris are rebalancing each composition for the extrait version. They shift the focus from the top notes to the base raising the amounts of base ingredients to achieve a richer, more opulent and luxurious effect. Pure indulgence in the theme.

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu by Sora Dora £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cumin
  • papyrus
  • patchouli
  • sandalwood
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • woody

This extrait is named for the archipelagic country in the South Pacific Ocean, source of the sandalwood in the base. Vanuatu is a lively, confident blend of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cumin) dappled across characterful woody materials (sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and papyrus). Putting meat on the bones is fig milk, with violet leaves adding sharp sparkle. A fragrance for unexpected adventures.

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Spice Must Flow

Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • rose
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.

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Ormonde Man

Ormonde Man by Ormonde Jayne £235.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • coriander
  • hemlock
  • oud
  • sandalwood
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Ormonde Man, a most sophisticated fragrance, despite its unconventional ingredients. Complex and full of character, sultry and mystical, the fragrance exudes soft woody notes, but it is the infusion of Oudh oil, the world’s most prized essence since time immemorial, that sets it apart, elevating the scent to one of true distinction.

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Ormonde Woman

Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne £235.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • coriander
  • hemlock
  • jasmine
  • sandalwood
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • floral
  • leather
  • vintage/old school

This is a one-of-a-kind mix of musky jasmine and balsamic black hemlock. It's a perfume formed of echoes: the summery echo of jasmine bouncing off cool hemlock, the smoky echo of sandalwood vibrating against spices, and many more.

About La Fumee by Miller Harris

How does La Fumee differ from the perfumes listed here?
La Fumee balances smoky incense and birch tar with warm spices and a resinous amber base, offering a smooth oriental woody scent. The listed fragrances vary in emphasis, some leaning more animalic, herbal, fresh, or floral, while others intensify oud or smoky notes, providing different takes on similar ingredients.
What notes should I focus on to find perfumes like La Fumee?
Pay attention to key notes such as incense, cumin, cardamom, labdanum, sandalwood, and birch tar. These create the smoky, spicy, and woody facets that define La Fumee’s character.
Are these fragrances all unisex like La Fumee?
Most fragrances listed here are designed to be unisex or versatile, similar to La Fumee’s broad appeal. However, some may have a character leaning more masculine or feminine depending on floral or animalic notes.