Fragrance comparison

9am vs Smash

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 482 ratings analysed

6 wins

9am

Afnan

3.68417 votes

Rank #6,577 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Smash

Sergio Tacchini

3.4565 votes

Rank #19,118 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

9am takes 6 of 7 categories.

9am
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Smash
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

9am6/7

Smash1/7

Ratings & consensus: 9am
Community sentiment: 9am
Longevity: 9am
Sillage & projection: 9am
Value for money: 9am
Versatility: Smash
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9am

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

9amAfnan

SmashSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

Category winner9amRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

355 votes

15%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

Category winner9amMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity9am

Sillage9am

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value77

Category winner9amBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomGreen AppleRose

Base

MuskMossCedarPatchouli

Top

Green AppleLemonYuzu

Heart

CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Green Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer52

Fall88

Winter52

Day100

Night92

Category winnerSmashMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex53

Women18

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#19,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winner9amHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afnan 9am opens with bright lemon and mandarin, then settles into a clean lavender musk with green apple, soft woods, and a faint earthy edge. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and easy to wear, though the sharp citrus opening and mossy-musky drydown can feel synthetic on some skin. This suits shoppers after an affordabl…

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Smash by Sergio Tacchini is a punchy aromatic fougere that lands with a bright burst of green apple and citrus. It softens into a cozy heart of cardamom and orange blossom, eventually settling into a sweet tonka bean and amber base. This is a straightforward, reliable pick for younger guys who want something accessibl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9am or Smash?

9am takes 6 of 7 categories. 9am is rated 3.68/5 from 417 votes; Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose 9am for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 9am or Smash?

9am lasts longest (9am 66/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9am or Smash?

9am projects furthest (9am 58/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9am and Smash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Green Apple.

Is 9am or Smash better for summer or winter?

For summer, Smash is the stronger pick. For winter, Smash is the stronger pick. Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9am and Smash?

9am has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Green Apple and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Patchouli. Smash has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Yuzu, heart notes of Cardamom, White Cedar Extract and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Crystal Amber and Musk.