Fragrance comparison

Fancy vs Smeraldo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Fancy

Chris Adams

3.4212 votes

Rank #52,619 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smeraldo takes 5 of 6 categories.

Fancy
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fancy1/6

Smeraldo5/6

Ratings & consensus: Smeraldo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smeraldo
Sillage & projection: Smeraldo
Value for money: Fancy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Smeraldo
Fragranxe ranking: Smeraldo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FancyChris Adams

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

Category winnerSmeraldoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageSmeraldo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerFancyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

woody80%

powdery70%

yellow floral60%

white floral50%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumLemonPineappleApple TreePeachRaspberry

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseVioletJasmineOrange Blossom

Base4-5+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Category winnerSmeraldoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night33

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSmeraldoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fancy opens with a sudden, juicy burst of purple plum, ripe peach, and tart raspberry. A bright splash of lemon cuts through the immediate sweetness. The first minute smells loud and fruity, reminiscent of a chilled summer fruit bowl. Soon, the sharp edges soften. Powdery violet, creamy ylang-ylang, and clean jasmine …

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Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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, Fancy or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo takes 5 of 6 categories. Fancy is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Fancy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fancy or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo lasts longest (Smeraldo 69/100, Fancy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fancy or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo projects furthest (Smeraldo 63/100, Fancy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fancy and Smeraldo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Lemon, Pineapple and Peach.

Is Fancy or Smeraldo better for summer or winter?

Fancy suits daytime wear; Smeraldo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fancy and Smeraldo?

Fancy has top notes of Plum, Lemon, Pineapple and Apple Tree, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Oakmoss. Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber.