Fragrance comparison

Coup de Coeur vs Smeralda

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Coup de Coeur

L'Antichambre

3.8318 votes

Rank #22,204 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Smeralda

Tiziana Terenzi

3.5819 votes

Rank #46,514 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coup de Coeur takes 3 of 5 categories.

Coup de Coeur
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Smeralda
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Coup de Coeur3/5

Smeralda2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coup de CoeurL'Antichambre

SmeraldaTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 63%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerCoup de CoeurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySmeralda

SillageSmeralda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCoup de CoeurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

tobacco61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaMintTobaccoLavenderClary SagePink PepperAppleOrangeOrange BlossomIncenseBlack PepperCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink GrapefruitCognacMintMandarinGingerMyrtleBlack Pepper

Heart

Australian SandalwoodTobaccoAmbergrisIrisVirginian CedarBulgarian RoseCinnamon

Base

Madagascar VanillaLeatherVetiverIndian PatchouliMuskLabdanumIncense

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Mint, Tobacco and Incense. Durations are only published for Coup de Coeur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night57

Spring38

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 13%

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#46,514

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCoup de CoeurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coup de Coeur by L'Antichambre opens with an immediate crunch of tart green apple mixed with brisk garden mint and a dusting of pink pepper. As the sharp green freshness settles, clean lavender and culinary clary sage soften the herbal edges into a smooth heart of orange blossom. The dry-down reveals a comforting base…

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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, Coup de Coeur or Smeralda?

Coup de Coeur takes 3 of 5 categories. Coup de Coeur is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes; Smeralda is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Coup de Coeur for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Smeralda for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coup de Coeur or Smeralda?

Smeralda lasts longest (Smeralda 84/100, Coup de Coeur 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coup de Coeur or Smeralda?

Smeralda projects furthest (Smeralda 70/100, Coup de Coeur 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup de Coeur and Smeralda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Mint, Tobacco and Incense.

Is Coup de Coeur or Smeralda better for summer or winter?

Coup de Coeur suits daytime wear; Smeralda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coup de Coeur and Smeralda?

Coup de Coeur features Vanilla, Mint, Tobacco, Lavender and Clary Sage. 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.