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Celesto Turquoise vs Smash

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

Updated 86 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Celesto Turquoise takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Celesto Turquoise

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Smash

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Celesto Turquoise5/5
Smash0/5
Ratings & consensus
Celesto Turquoise
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Celesto Turquoise
Sillage & projection
Celesto Turquoise
Value for money
Celesto Turquoise
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Celesto Turquoise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Celesto TurquoiseRiiffs Perfumes
SmashSergio Tacchini
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 49%Had 3%Want 47%
3.45/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%
Category winnerCelesto TurquoiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
36%Like
36%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

11 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
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityCelesto Turquoise

SillageCelesto Turquoise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value77
Category winnerCelesto TurquoiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
woody61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green MandarinLimeYuzu
Heart
Orange BlossomCardamomGinger
Base
CedarwoodIncenseTeaLight Amber
Top
Green AppleLemonYuzu
Heart
CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesYuzu, Orange Blossom and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer100
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer52
Fall88
Winter52
Day100
Night92
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men57
Unisex43
Women0
Men85
Unisex11
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#19,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCelesto TurquoiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celesto Turquoise is a bright citrus aromatic that leans crisp, spicy and easy to wear. Green mandarin, lime and yuzu give it a sharp fresh opening, while ginger, cardamom and orange blossom add lift and texture before cedar, tea, incense and light amber soften the dry-down. It reads like a clean warm-weather daily sc…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Celesto Turquoise or Smash?

Celesto Turquoise takes 5 of 5 categories. Celesto Turquoise is rated 4.03/5 from 21 votes; Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose Celesto Turquoise for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celesto Turquoise or Smash?

Celesto Turquoise lasts longest (Celesto Turquoise 68/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celesto Turquoise or Smash?

Celesto Turquoise projects furthest (Celesto Turquoise 61/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celesto Turquoise and Smash smell similar?

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

Is Celesto Turquoise or Smash better for summer or winter?

Celesto Turquoise suits daytime wear; Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celesto Turquoise and Smash?

Celesto Turquoise has top notes of Green Mandarin, Lime and Yuzu, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Cedarwood, Incense, Tea and Light Amber. 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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