Smash vs ETHERIUM #3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Smash takes 3 of 4 categories.
SmashChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ETHERIUM #3Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity.
Smash3/4
ETHERIUM #31/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- ETHERIUM #3
- Sillage & projection
- Smash
- Value for money
- Smash
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Smash
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SmashSergio TacchiniETHERIUM #3Viorica CosmeticsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
53 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityETHERIUM #3
SillageSmash
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSmashBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and sweet
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
Orange BlossomViolet LeavesCardamomLemon
Heart
Black PepperGeraniumTiramisuCoffee
Base
White Cedar ExtractKashmir woodAniseMuskLicorice
InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, White Cedar Extract 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
No season votes yet
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#66,460
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSmashHigher 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 →ETHERIUM #3 by Viorica Cosmetics delivers a woody spicy character designed for men. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon and herbal violet leaves, before transitioning into a heart of warm coffee and sweet tiramisu. It settles into a base of dry cedar and licorice, making it ideal for casual autumn wear.
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 ETHERIUM #3?
Smash takes 3 of 4 categories. Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes; ETHERIUM #3 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose ETHERIUM #3 for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity.
Which lasts longer, Smash or ETHERIUM #3?
ETHERIUM #3 lasts longest (ETHERIUM #3 70/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Smash or ETHERIUM #3?
Smash projects furthest (Smash 54/100, ETHERIUM #3 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Smash and ETHERIUM #3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, White Cedar Extract and Orange Blossom.
Is Smash or ETHERIUM #3 better for summer or winter?
Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Smash and ETHERIUM #3?
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. ETHERIUM #3 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium, Tiramisu and Coffee, a base of White Cedar Extract, Kashmir wood, Anise and Musk.
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