Smash vs Celesto Turquoise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Celesto Turquoise takes 5 of 5 categories.
SmashChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Celesto TurquoiseChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Smash0/5
Celesto Turquoise5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Celesto Turquoise
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Celesto Turquoise
- Sillage & projection
- Celesto Turquoise
- Value for money
- Celesto Turquoise
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Celesto Turquoise
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SmashSergio TacchiniCelesto TurquoiseRiiffs PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%
4.03/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 49%Had 3%Want 47%
Category winnerCelesto TurquoiseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
53 votes
27%Love
36%Like
36%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCelesto Turquoise
SillageCelesto Turquoise
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCelesto TurquoiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, 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
Green MandarinLimeYuzu
Heart
Orange BlossomCardamomGinger
Base
CedarwoodIncenseTeaLight Amber
InformationalShared notesYuzu, 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
Spring71
Summer100
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,249
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#14,538
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerCelesto TurquoiseHigher 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 →Celesto Turquoise is a bright citrus aromatic that leans crisp, spicy and easy to wear. Green mandarin, lime and yuzu give it a sharp fresh opening, while ginger, cardamom and orange blossom add lift and texture before cedar, tea, incense and light amber soften the dry-down. It reads like a clean warm-weather daily sc…
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 Celesto Turquoise?
Celesto Turquoise takes 5 of 5 categories. Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes; Celesto Turquoise is rated 4.03/5 from 21 votes. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Celesto Turquoise for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Smash or Celesto Turquoise?
Celesto Turquoise lasts longest (Celesto Turquoise 68/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Smash or Celesto Turquoise?
Celesto Turquoise projects furthest (Celesto Turquoise 61/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Smash and Celesto Turquoise smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Cardamom and Orange Blossom.
Is Smash or Celesto Turquoise better for summer or winter?
Smash suits daytime wear; Celesto Turquoise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Smash and Celesto Turquoise?
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. Celesto Turquoise has top notes of Green Mandarin, Lime and Yuzu, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Cedarwood, Incense, Tea and Light Amber.
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