Fragrance comparison

French Smoking vs Frescor de Castanha

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 718 ratings analysed

3 wins

French Smoking

Evaflor

4.0011 votes

Rank #38,964 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Frescor de Castanha

Natura

4.21707 votes

Rank #10,759 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

French Smoking takes 3 of 5 categories.

French Smoking
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Frescor de Castanha
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

French Smoking3/5

Frescor de Castanha2/5

Ratings & consensus: Frescor de Castanha
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: French Smoking
Sillage & projection: French Smoking
Value for money: French Smoking
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frescor de Castanha

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

French SmokingEvaflor

Frescor de CastanhaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 42%Want 28%

4.21/ 5 · 707 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerFrescor de CastanhaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

40%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

707 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFrench Smoking

SillageFrench Smoking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value73

Category winnerFrench SmokingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

lavender74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

musky69%

nutty61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotOrangeLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Brazil nutMuskSandalwoodCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Durations are only published for French Smoking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 44%Work 31%Party 14%Date 11%

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,759

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFrescor de CastanhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

French Smoking by Evaflor is a straightforward, budget-friendly men's cologne built around aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and dry woods. The first spritz delivers an eye-opening burst of sharp lavender, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before leveling out into clean cedar and gentle jasmine. Down in the base, q…

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Frescor de Castanha by Natura is a relaxed, woody fragrance that leans into a cozy and lactonic profile. It centers on the earthy creaminess of Brazil nut, softened by subtle lavender and citrus top notes. This scent feels like an intimate skin treatment, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especially w…

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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, French Smoking or Frescor de Castanha?

French Smoking takes 3 of 5 categories. French Smoking is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Frescor de Castanha is rated 4.21/5 from 707 votes. Choose French Smoking for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Frescor de Castanha for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, French Smoking or Frescor de Castanha?

French Smoking lasts longest (French Smoking 64/100, Frescor de Castanha 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, French Smoking or Frescor de Castanha?

French Smoking projects furthest (French Smoking 81/100, Frescor de Castanha 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do French Smoking and Frescor de Castanha smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is French Smoking or Frescor de Castanha better for summer or winter?

French Smoking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in French Smoking and Frescor de Castanha?

French Smoking has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Frescor de Castanha has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Brazil nut, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.