Fragrance comparison

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 vs Spice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010

Paul Smith

4.3318 votes

Rank #34,854 FruityCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Spice

Botanique

5.001 votes

Rank #63,793 CitrusLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spice
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 20101/2

Spice1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Spice
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010Paul Smith

SpiceBotanique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 28%Want 40%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSpice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

tropical83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

lavender83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCorianderPepper

Heart

Carambola (Star Fruit)Nutmeg

Base

OakmossIncenseCedar

Top

Citruses

Heart

LavenderNutmegCorianderPepper

Base

SandalwoodOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Pepper, Nutmeg and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,793

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright grapefruit and pepper opening gives Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 an easy summer feel, but the scent is softer and more rounded than the note list suggests. Star fruit adds a juicy tropical touch, while cedar, oakmoss and a trace of incense keep it clean, gently woody and a little deeper in the dry…

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Spice by Botanique is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Spice was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Armando Alonzo. Top note is Citruses; middle notes are Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Pepper; base notes are Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.

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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, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 or Spice?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes; Spice is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Spice for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 or Spice?

Spice projects furthest (Spice 50/100, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 and Spice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Coriander, Pepper, Nutmeg and Oakmoss.

Is Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 or Spice better for summer or winter?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 suits daytime wear; Spice suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 and Spice?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2010 has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Pepper, heart notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Incense and Cedar. Spice has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.