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My Way vs Smash

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

Updated 69 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • My Way

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Smash

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Way2/4
Smash2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
My Way
Sillage & projection
My Way
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
My WayMasterpiece
SmashSergio Tacchini
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%
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
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityMy Way

SillageMy Way

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value77
Category winnerSmashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fruity92%
amber84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeGreen AppleCardamom
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg
Base
Tonka BeanAmberLeather
Top
Green AppleLemonYuzu
Heart
CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer52
Fall88
Winter52
Day100
Night92
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men85
Unisex11
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,153

PerfumerEnrico Scartezzini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSmashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masterpiece My Way opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green apple, snapped into focus by fresh cardamom. As the sharp fruitiness settles, orange blossom and clean lavender soften the herbal bite, while nutmeg adds a dry spice warmth across the middle hours. The base brings grounding texture through…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, My Way or Smash?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. My Way is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes. Choose My Way for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Way or Smash?

They last about the same: My Way 60/100, Smash 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, My Way or Smash?

My Way projects furthest (My Way 69/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Way and Smash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is My Way or Smash better for summer or winter?

My Way suits day or night wear; Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Way and Smash?

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

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