Fragrance comparison

Smash vs Néroli Bronzé

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Smash

Sergio Tacchini

3.4565 votes

Rank #19,118 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Néroli Bronzé

Whind

2.336 votes

Rank #70,661 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smash takes 3 of 4 categories.

Smash
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Néroli Bronzé
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Smash3/4

Néroli Bronzé1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Néroli Bronzé
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 Tacchini

Néroli BronzéWhind

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

2.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 80%

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

0%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

17%Hate

6 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityNéroli Bronzé

SillageSmash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSmashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

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

GrapefruitOrange PeelCardamom

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomLavender

Base

Blonde WoodsMuskCrystal Amber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Crystal Amber and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night25

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#19,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#70,661

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Néroli Bronzé opens with a sharp, juicy burst of citrus peel, grapefruit and cardamom, then settles into neroli, orange blossom and a bronzed musky woodiness. It reads bright, textured and summery rather than soft or sugary. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys lively citrus florals with a slightly bitter edge…

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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 Néroli Bronzé?

Smash takes 3 of 4 categories. Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes; Néroli Bronzé is rated 2.33/5 from 6 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 Néroli Bronzé for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Smash or Néroli Bronzé?

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

Which projects more, Smash or Néroli Bronzé?

Smash projects furthest (Smash 54/100, Néroli Bronzé 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smash and Néroli Bronzé smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Crystal Amber and Musk.

Is Smash or Néroli Bronzé better for summer or winter?

Smash suits daytime wear; Néroli Bronzé suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smash and Néroli Bronzé?

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. Néroli Bronzé has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange Peel and Cardamom, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Blonde Woods, Musk and Crystal Amber.