Smash vs 9am
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
9am takes 6 of 7 categories.
SmashChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
9amChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Smash1/7
9am6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 9am
- Community sentiment
- 9am
- Longevity
- 9am
- Sillage & projection
- 9am
- Value for money
- 9am
- Versatility
- Smash
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 9am
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SmashSergio Tacchini9amAfnanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%
3.68/ 5 · 417 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winner9amRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
53 votes
30%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate
355 votes
Category winner9amMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity9am
Sillage9am
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner9amBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleLemonYuzu
Heart
CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk
Top
LemonMandarin OrangeCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
LavenderOrange BlossomGreen AppleRose
Base
MuskMossCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lemon, Cardamom and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer52
Fall88
Winter52
Day100
Night92
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSmashMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,118
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#6,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews56
Category winner9amHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSmash 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 →Afnan 9am opens with bright lemon and mandarin, then settles into a clean lavender musk with green apple, soft woods, and a faint earthy edge. It reads fresh, lightly sweet, and easy to wear, though the sharp citrus opening and mossy-musky drydown can feel synthetic on some skin. This suits shoppers after an affordabl…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Smash or 9am?
9am takes 6 of 7 categories. Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes; 9am is rated 3.68/5 from 417 votes. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 9am for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Smash or 9am?
9am lasts longest (9am 66/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Smash or 9am?
9am projects furthest (9am 58/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Smash and 9am smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lemon, Cardamom and Orange Blossom.
Is Smash or 9am better for summer or winter?
For summer, Smash is the stronger pick. For winter, Smash is the stronger pick. Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Smash and 9am?
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. 9am has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Green Apple and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Patchouli.
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