Fragrance comparison

Smaroda vs Umema

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Smaroda

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #62,695 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Umema

Ugo Charron · 2024

4.001 votes

Rank #55,197 SavoryAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Smaroda
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Umema
Choose it for a savory and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Smaroda1/2

Umema1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmarodaYanFroloff

UmemaUgo Charron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 1%Want 99%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

smoky77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

savory100%

aromatic90%

marine80%

salty70%

aquatic60%

mineral50%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlack currant leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

FigRoseBlackcurrant JuiceBlackcurrant

Base6-8+ hrs

IncensePineOakmossAmberFir

Top15-30 mins

SeaweedBlackcurrant

Heart2-3 hrs

UmamiRose

Base6-8+ hrs

ConcreteCacaoOrrisFir

Category winnerSmarodaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Date 27%Work 22%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,695

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,197

PerfumerUgo Charron

Launched2024

Reviews1

Category winnerUmemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smaroda by YanFroloff opens with a sharp burst of tart pink grapefruit and crushed green blackcurrant leaf, creating an immediate sensation of walking through a dewy northern garden. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, deep purple blackcurrant fruit and jammy fig take over, backed by a soft hint of rose petal. The …

Reviews →

Umema by Ugo Charron is a radical experiment in savory perfumery. The first mist brings a bracing blast of salty red seaweed and sour blackcurrant bud. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol sting flashes off quickly. Next, a mouthwatering umami accord emerges alongside dewy rose petals, creating the sensation of oc…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Smaroda or Umema?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Smaroda is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Umema is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Smaroda for a woody and fruity character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Umema for a savory and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Smaroda and Umema smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Blackcurrant and Fir.

Is Smaroda or Umema better for summer or winter?

Smaroda suits daytime wear; Umema suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smaroda and Umema?

Smaroda has top notes of Grapefruit and Black currant leaf, heart notes of Fig, Rose, Blackcurrant Juice and Blackcurrant, a base of Incense, Pine, Oakmoss and Amber. Umema has top notes of Seaweed and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Umami and Rose, a base of Concrete, Cacao, Orris and Fir.