Armour Code Uomo vs Smash
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Smash takes 3 of 5 categories.
Armour Code UomoChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
SmashChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Armour Code Uomo2/5
Smash3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Armour Code Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Smash
- Sillage & projection
- Smash
- Value for money
- Armour Code Uomo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Smash
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Armour Code UomoPARIS CORNERSmashSergio TacchiniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 51%Had 6%Want 44%
3.45/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%
Category winnerArmour Code UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
21%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
15%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySmash
SillageSmash
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArmour Code UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CardamomGreen AppleGreen Mandarin
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegOrange BlossomLavender
Base3 to 5 hours
Tonka BeanAmberLeather
Top
Green AppleLemonYuzu
Heart
CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Green Apple, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Armour Code Uomo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer52
Fall88
Winter52
Day100
Night92
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,333
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#19,249
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerSmashHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmour Code Uomo by PARIS CORNER is an amber spicy fragrance built around sweet warmth, aromatic herbs, and crisp fruit. It opens with an energizing mix of green apple, green mandarin, and cool cardamom. This tart, fresh spicy start soon softens as lavender, delicate orange blossom, and warm nutmeg step forward in the…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Armour Code Uomo or Smash?
Smash takes 3 of 5 categories. Armour Code Uomo is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes; Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose Armour Code Uomo for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Armour Code Uomo or Smash?
Smash lasts longest (Smash 59/100, Armour Code Uomo 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Armour Code Uomo or Smash?
Smash projects furthest (Smash 54/100, Armour Code Uomo 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Armour Code Uomo and Smash smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Green Apple, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.
Is Armour Code Uomo or Smash better for summer or winter?
Armour Code Uomo suits evening wear; Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Armour Code Uomo and Smash?
Armour Code Uomo has top notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Leather. 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.
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