Fragrance comparison

Atomico XXVI vs Smeralda

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Atomico XXVI

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,893 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Smeralda

Tiziana Terenzi

3.5819 votes

Rank #47,655 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smeralda takes 3 of 4 categories.

Atomico XXVI
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money.
Smeralda
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Atomico XXVI1/4

Smeralda3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smeralda
Sillage & projection: Smeralda
Value for money: Atomico XXVI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Smeralda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Atomico XXVIClaudio Cutuli Parfums

SmeraldaTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

26%Love

26%Like

26%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySmeralda

SillageSmeralda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAtomico XXVIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseBlack PepperLabdanumVanilla

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarAustralian SandalwoodHaitian Vetiver

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberCashmere WoodLeather

Top

Pink GrapefruitCognacMintMandarinGingerMyrtleBlack Pepper

Heart

Australian SandalwoodTobaccoAmbergrisIrisVirginian CedarBulgarian RoseCinnamon

Base

Madagascar VanillaLeatherVetiverIndian PatchouliMuskLabdanumIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Atomico XXVI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring38

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,655

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSmeraldaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atomico XXVI by Claudio Cutuli Parfums is a rich woody amber fragrance built on resins, dry woods, and soft warmth. It opens with smoky incense and a sharp kick of crushed black pepper, paired with sticky labdanum and sweet vanilla. As the initial sharpness settles, the scent moves into a dry forest heart of cedar, cr…

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Smeralda opens with a crisp, refreshing splash of pink grapefruit, breezy mint, and mandarin that mimics the cool air of a Mediterranean coast. As the initial brightness settles, warm Virginia tobacco leaves and Bulgarian rose emerge to ground the blend, creating a cozy yet sophisticated contrast. The drydown pulls yo…

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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, Atomico XXVI or Smeralda?

Smeralda takes 3 of 4 categories. Atomico XXVI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Smeralda is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Atomico XXVI for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Choose Smeralda for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atomico XXVI or Smeralda?

Smeralda lasts longest (Smeralda 84/100, Atomico XXVI 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atomico XXVI or Smeralda?

Smeralda projects furthest (Smeralda 70/100, Atomico XXVI 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atomico XXVI and Smeralda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Atomico XXVI or Smeralda better for summer or winter?

Smeralda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atomico XXVI and Smeralda?

Atomico XXVI has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Cedar, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Leather. Smeralda has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Cognac, Mint and Mandarin, heart notes of Australian Sandalwood, Tobacco, Ambergris and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Leather, Vetiver and Indian Patchouli.