Fragrance comparison

Smash vs My Way

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

Smash

Sergio Tacchini

3.4565 votes

Rank #19,249 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

My Way

Masterpiece

4.004 votes

Rank #62,153 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Smash
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Way
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Smash2/4

My Way2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Way
Sillage & projection: My Way
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 Tacchini

My WayMasterpiece

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMy Way

SillageMy Way

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSmashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

amber84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleLemonYuzu

Heart

CardamomWhite Cedar ExtractOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanCrystal AmberMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeGreen AppleCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall88

Winter52

Day100

Night92

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#62,153

PerfumerEnrico Scartezzini

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSmashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smash 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…

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Masterpiece My Way opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green apple, snapped into focus by fresh cardamom. As the sharp fruitiness settles, orange blossom and clean lavender soften the herbal bite, while nutmeg adds a dry spice warmth across the middle hours. The base brings grounding texture through…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Smash or My Way?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes; My Way is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Way for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Smash or My Way?

They last about the same: My Way 60/100, Smash 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Smash or My Way?

My Way projects furthest (My Way 69/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smash and My Way smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is Smash or My Way better for summer or winter?

Smash suits daytime wear; My Way suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smash and My Way?

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. My Way has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Leather.