Question 1

What's the difference between Sacred Smoke and Ani?

Accepted Answer

Sacred Smoke is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Darren Alan Perfumes (2018) dominated by Woody accords. Ani is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nishane (2019) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Sacred Smoke or Ani?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sacred Smoke scores 4.53/5 vs Ani at 4.26/5. Ani's standout strength: High quality vanilla and spice composition with excellent projection. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Sacred Smoke and Ani smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, Powdery, Vanilla. Ani: Nishane Ani is a polarizing fragrance that rewards patience and nose training, with many discovering its appeal only after repeated wears.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sacred Smoke or Ani?

Accepted Answer

Ani: High quality vanilla and spice composition with excellent projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Sacred Smoke vs Ani?

Accepted Answer

Sacred Smoke scores highest for fall wear; Ani scores highest for winter wear. Sacred Smoke leans evening, Ani leans evening.

Sacred Smoke vs Ani

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Sacred Smoke (6)

Unique to Ani (8)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Sacred Smoke	Ani
Brand	Darren Alan Perfumes	Nishane
Year	2018	2019
Rating	4.53	4.26
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	14