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Ankura vs Smooth Pace

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

Updated 35 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankura takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Ankura

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Smooth Pace

    Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ankura4/5
Smooth Pace1/5
Ratings & consensus
Ankura
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ankura
Sillage & projection
Ankura
Value for money
Smooth Pace
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ankura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AnkuraByermia
Smooth PaceAdidas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.51/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%
3.50/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerAnkuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
14%Love
29%Like
57%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

20%Love
40%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityAnkura

SillageAnkura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value75
Category winnerSmooth PaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
smoky69%
mossy61%
amber100%
smoky92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, smoky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
LimeBergamotAgarwood (Oud)ImmortellePatchouliOakmossSmokeResinsBalsamic Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
SmokeOlibanumImmortelleCashmeranFenugreekSaltAmbergrisBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Immortelle and Smoke. 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
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
Men0
Unisex60
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,788

PerfumerAshek Zubayer

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#22,229

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAnkuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ankura by Byermia is a bracing, unisex citrus aromatic fragrance that channels the raw spirit of a young plant. Launched in 2023, it relies on sharp lime and bergamot balanced by deep, earthy notes of oakmoss and patchouli. It is a bold, unconventional choice for those who prefer their scents green and grounded, movin…

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Smooth Pace by Adidas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Smooth Pace was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Coralie Spicher.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ankura or Smooth Pace?

Ankura takes 4 of 5 categories. Ankura is rated 3.51/5 from 21 votes; Smooth Pace is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Ankura for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Smooth Pace for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankura or Smooth Pace?

They last about the same: Ankura 81/100, Smooth Pace 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ankura or Smooth Pace?

Ankura projects furthest (Ankura 77/100, Smooth Pace 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankura and Smooth Pace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Immortelle and Smoke.

Is Ankura or Smooth Pace better for summer or winter?

Ankura suits day or night wear; Smooth Pace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankura and Smooth Pace?

Ankura features Lime, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud), Immortelle and Patchouli. Smooth Pace features Smoke, Olibanum, Immortelle, Cashmeran and Fenugreek.

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