Best Ore by Slumberhouse Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Ore by Slumberhouse is an oriental spicy fragrance defined by rich cocoa tempered with smooth vanilla and deep guaiac wood. Whisky and oak lend warmth and complexity, while peru balm and sandalwood add subtle resinous and creamy nuances. Those drawn to Ore should focus on the interplay between smoky woods, gourmand cocoa, and a boozy warmth for a dark, enveloping scent experience.
The Architects Club by Arquiste £162.50
- Key notes:
- bigarade
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- juniper
- oak
- orris (iris root)
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
March 1930, London
A group of architects gather for cocktails at Mayfair's smartest Art Deco smoking room. As they settle in the warm interior of dark woods, leather and velvet, London's bright young things burst in, frosted martinis in hand, surrounded by a cloud of laughter - white smoke and fine vanilla.
Japanese Whiskey by d'Annam £245.83
- Key notes:
- oak
- sandalwood
- smoke
- whisky
- Aromagroups:
- green
- woody
Rare mizunara oak, used in Japanese whisky barrels, imparts an unusual sandalwood/pineapple undertone to the “water of life” maturing within. This eau de parfum blends the effect of mizunara oaked whisky with the furry, malty smell of chestnut for a moreish, warm experience. Don’t be fooled by the shape of the bottle — this whisky is only for spritzing, not sipping!
In only this life,
let me drink up.
And in lives to come,
I'll be perfectly content
as a bug, a bird.
- Ōtomo no Tabito
この世にし
楽しくあらば
来む世には
虫に鳥にも
我らはなりなむ
- 大伴旅人
SMOKIN' GUN by BORNTOSTANDOUT £133.33
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- incense
- juniper
- oak
- sandalwood
- smoke
- whisky
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- woody
Love around the campfire. Heavily peated, spiced scotch in the wet woods
PERFUMER
FLORIAN GALLO
Bois d’Ascese by Naomi Goodsir £141.67
- Key notes:
- frankincense
- oak
- smoke
- tobacco
- whisky
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Perfumer: Julien Rasquinet.
Naomi Goodsir’s Bois d’Ascese is perhaps the smokiest peaty and charred-whiskey-barrels smelling perfume out there. But the smoke in this fragrance is quite contemplative, it’s not the hints of gunpowder or fireworks, neither is it anything foody. The smoke and woods in this perfume are dry and romantically ascetic, rather introvert and they practice self-discipline.
Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £162.50
- Key notes:
- cocoa
- dark chocolate
- incense
- saffron
- tobacco
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
A socially acceptable way to smell like you spend your downtime writhing naked in milky melted chocolate, spiced with saffron, smoked by tobacco, caressed by vanilla. Cue eyes-rolling-back-in-their-head pleasure for anyone who smells you.
Choux Choux by Liis £133.33
- Key notes:
- citrus
- cocoa
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- woody
A whimsical, rich and fluffy treat inspired by choux à la crème pastry and “chouchou”, the French term of endearment. This cream puff perfume is conjured with accords of cocoa, caramel, vanilla cream and sandalwood. A spritz of citrus puts a little pucker in the sweetness.
SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £133.33
- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
Osang by Mendittorosa £262.50
- Key notes:
- fenugreek
- frankincense
- heliotropine
- honey
- incense
- labdanum
- myrrh
- oud
- pepper
- peru balm
- sandalwood
- szechuan pepper
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- unconventional
- woody
‘All the soarings of my mind begin in my blood’
Rainer Maria Rilke
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A perfumed celebration of saints and superstitions, centred around a fierce fenugreek absolute note lavished with singed pyrazines, sacrificial myrrh and mournful molten honey poured over everything like amber rain. Meadow blooms, sticky dark resins, pungent balms and ashen clouds of iris swirl like dramatic weather.
07 Orris+Cacao by Raer £108.33
- Key notes:
- cocoa
- damp earth accord
- oakmoss
- orris (iris root)
- rosewood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A perfume with an indulgently playful heart, constructed around a rare powdery Tuscan Orris Root, with a flirtatious wink of velvety chocolate Cacao Bean. Seductive Moroccan Neroli and sensual Brazilian Bois de Rose is mated with a fiery Sichuan Peppercorn and earthy French Oakmoss. A mischievous and enigmatic perfume full of spirited beauty.
Agrani by Byermia £100.00
- Key notes:
- castoreum
- cocoa
- leather
- oud
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The word “agrani” in Sanskrit means a leader, a trailblazer, and this perfume embodies the life stages of a leader. The opening burst of cherry, almond and saffron symbolises the mesmerising oratory skills that rally the masses. The heart reveals the power of pipe tobacco and leather, expressing a leader’s fearless revolutionary spirit. Enveloping musk and Burmese oud summons the hope they bring during challenging times. The cacao and castoreum base evokes the lasting impact they have on the world, leaving an indelible impression. And finally, the warmth of amber echoes the rays of hope a leader ignites in future generations.
About Ore by Slumberhouse
- How does Ore differ from these similar fragrances?
- Ore is distinguished by its balanced blend of smoky woods, rich cocoa, vanilla sweetness, and whisky warmth. While the fragrances listed share some notes, Ore uniquely combines these elements into a dark, boozy oriental spicy scent with resinous depth.
- Which fragrances here have the strongest smoky character?
- Japanese Whiskey, SMOKIN' GUN, and Bois d’Ascese emphasise smoky notes more prominently, often combined with incense or tobacco, providing a more pronounced smoky experience compared to Ore.
- Are there any fragrances similar to Ore with a fresher or lighter touch?
- The Architects Club and Choux Choux offer fresher interpretations with notes like bigarade and citrus, making them lighter alternatives to the darker, more resinous Ore.









