Fragrance comparison

Naxos vs Smyrna

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 442 ratings analysed

Naxos

Barberino's

2.899 votes

Rank #65,200 AnimalicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Smyrna

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.21433 votes

Rank #6,739 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smyrna takes 4 of 4 categories.

Naxos
Choose it for a animalic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Smyrna
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Naxos0/4

Smyrna4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NaxosBarberino's

SmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.21/ 5 · 433 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

22%Like

33%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

433 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySmyrna

SillageSmyrna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSmyrnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Animal notesWoody NotesSandalwoodVetiver

Base

AmbergrisVanillaTonka BeanOud

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Woody Notes and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Smyrna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring91

Summer56

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex0

Women29

Men3

Unisex47

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerSmyrnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naxos by Barberino's opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper, immediately establishing a dry, spicy warmth. This spicy initial kick quickly settles into a heart dominated by vetiver and sandalwood, adding a clean, dry woodiness. A faint presence of animal notes adds a raw texture beneath the woods. As…

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Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…

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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, Naxos or Smyrna?

Smyrna takes 4 of 4 categories. Naxos is rated 2.89/5 from 9 votes; Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes. Choose Naxos for a animalic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Naxos or Smyrna?

Smyrna lasts longest (Smyrna 63/100, Naxos 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Naxos or Smyrna?

Projection is very close: Smyrna 56/100, Naxos 55/100 for sillage.

Do Naxos and Smyrna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Woody Notes and Vetiver.

Is Naxos or Smyrna better for summer or winter?

Naxos suits day or night wear; Smyrna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Naxos and Smyrna?

Naxos has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Animal notes, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Oud. Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver.