ETHERIUM #3 vs Smash
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Smash takes 3 of 4 categories.
ETHERIUM #3Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity.
SmashChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ETHERIUM #31/4
Smash3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- ETHERIUM #3
- 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
ETHERIUM #3Viorica CosmeticsSmashSergio TacchiniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
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 hate0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevityETHERIUM #3
SillageSmash
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSmashBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
woody61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomViolet LeavesCardamomLemon
Heart
Black PepperGeraniumTiramisuCoffee
Base
White Cedar ExtractKashmir woodAniseMuskLicorice
Top
Green AppleLemonYuzu
Heart
CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cardamom, Lemon and White Cedar Extract. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
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#66,460
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,249
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerSmashHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotETHERIUM #3 by Viorica Cosmetics delivers a woody spicy character designed for men. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon and herbal violet leaves, before transitioning into a heart of warm coffee and sweet tiramisu. It settles into a base of dry cedar and licorice, making it ideal for casual autumn wear.
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, ETHERIUM #3 or Smash?
Smash takes 3 of 4 categories. ETHERIUM #3 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose ETHERIUM #3 for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, ETHERIUM #3 or Smash?
ETHERIUM #3 lasts longest (ETHERIUM #3 70/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ETHERIUM #3 or Smash?
Smash projects furthest (Smash 54/100, ETHERIUM #3 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ETHERIUM #3 and Smash smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Lemon and White Cedar Extract.
Is ETHERIUM #3 or Smash better for summer or winter?
Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ETHERIUM #3 and Smash?
ETHERIUM #3 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium, Tiramisu and Coffee, a base of White Cedar Extract, Kashmir wood, Anise and Musk. 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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