Code Promen vs Smash
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Code Promen takes 3 of 5 categories.
Code PromenChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
SmashChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Code Promen3/5
Smash2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Code Promen
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Code Promen
- Sillage & projection
- Code Promen
- Value for money
- Smash
- 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
Code PromenIn The BoxSmashSergio TacchiniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 59%Had 17%Want 24%
3.45/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%
Category winnerCode PromenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
24%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
21 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
LongevityCode Promen
SillageCode Promen
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSmashBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
citrus61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green MandarinGreen AppleCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanAmberLeatherPralineTobaccoStyrax
Top
Green AppleLemonYuzu
Heart
CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day27
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#52,084
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,249
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerSmashHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCode Promen opens with green mandarin, tart apple and cardamom, then settles into a sweeter amber-tonka base with leather, tobacco and praline in the background. It reads warm, slightly dressed-up, and more evening than daytime. If you like aromatic ambers with a smooth sweet core and some darker texture, this is easy…
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, Code Promen or Smash?
Code Promen takes 3 of 5 categories. Code Promen is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose Code Promen for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Code Promen or Smash?
Code Promen lasts longest (Code Promen 69/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Code Promen or Smash?
Code Promen projects furthest (Code Promen 62/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Code Promen and Smash smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.
Is Code Promen or Smash better for summer or winter?
Code Promen suits evening wear; Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Code Promen and Smash?
Code Promen has top notes of Green Mandarin, Green Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Praline. 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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