Fragrance comparison

Raspberry Dictator vs Smeralda

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Raspberry Dictator

Marc Gebauer

3.8848 votes

Rank #30,661 AmberFruity

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Smeralda

Tiziana Terenzi

3.5819 votes

Rank #46,037 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raspberry Dictator takes 4 of 5 categories.

Raspberry Dictator
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Smeralda
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Raspberry Dictator4/5

Smeralda1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raspberry DictatorMarc Gebauer

SmeraldaTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

48 votes

26%Love

26%Like

26%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySmeralda

SillageRaspberry Dictator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value42

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBalsamic NotesMandarinGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisBlack PepperFrankincense

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherVetiverStyraxAmberMusk

Top

Pink GrapefruitCognacMintMandarinGingerMyrtleBlack Pepper

Heart

Australian SandalwoodTobaccoAmbergrisIrisVirginian CedarBulgarian RoseCinnamon

Base

Madagascar VanillaLeatherVetiverIndian PatchouliMuskLabdanumIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Ginger, Iris and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Raspberry Dictator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring38

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex39

Women2

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,037

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator delivers an intense collision of tart red fruit and smoky, resinous warmth. The first spray releases a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and juicy mandarin, spiked with a lively punch of fresh ginger. Give it ten minutes. The initial sweetness quickly tightens as dry iris and pungent black…

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Smeralda opens with a crisp, refreshing splash of pink grapefruit, breezy mint, and mandarin that mimics the cool air of a Mediterranean coast. As the initial brightness settles, warm Virginia tobacco leaves and Bulgarian rose emerge to ground the blend, creating a cozy yet sophisticated contrast. The drydown pulls yo…

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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, Raspberry Dictator or Smeralda?

Raspberry Dictator takes 4 of 5 categories. Raspberry Dictator is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes; Smeralda is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Raspberry Dictator for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Smeralda for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Raspberry Dictator or Smeralda?

Smeralda lasts longest (Smeralda 84/100, Raspberry Dictator 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raspberry Dictator or Smeralda?

Projection is very close: Raspberry Dictator 71/100, Smeralda 70/100 for sillage.

Do Raspberry Dictator and Smeralda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Ginger, Iris and Black Pepper.

Is Raspberry Dictator or Smeralda better for summer or winter?

Raspberry Dictator suits evening wear; Smeralda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raspberry Dictator and Smeralda?

Raspberry Dictator has top notes of Raspberry, Balsamic Notes, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Styrax and Amber. Smeralda has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Cognac, Mint and Mandarin, heart notes of Australian Sandalwood, Tobacco, Ambergris and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Leather, Vetiver and Indian Patchouli.