Fragrance comparison

Denver vs Smash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Denver

Parfum Marie

5.001 votes

Rank #50,348 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Smash

Sergio Tacchini

3.4565 votes

Rank #19,249 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smash takes 4 of 4 categories.

Denver
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Smash
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Denver0/4

Smash4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smash
Sillage & projection: Smash
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

DenverParfum Marie

SmashSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.45/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

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

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySmash

SillageSmash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value77

Category winnerSmashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

lavender61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green MandarinGreen AppleCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderOrange BlossomNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

AmberTonka BeanLeather

Top

Green AppleLemonYuzu

Heart

CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Denver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer52

Fall88

Winter52

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSmashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denver by Parfum Marie bursts open with a bright splash of green mandarin and crisp green apple, quickly warmed up by a kick of spicy cardamom. As the sharp fruit settles on your skin, clean lavender and cozy nutmeg create a fresh, barbershop warmth that feels effortless and inviting. The dry-down brings in smooth ton…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Denver or Smash?

Smash takes 4 of 4 categories. Denver is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose Denver for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Denver or Smash?

Smash lasts longest (Smash 59/100, Denver 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denver or Smash?

Smash projects furthest (Smash 54/100, Denver 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denver and Smash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is Denver or Smash better for summer or winter?

Denver suits daytime wear; Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denver and Smash?

Denver has top notes of Green Mandarin, Green Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean 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.