Fragrance comparison

Smash vs Vera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

1 wins

Smash

Sergio Tacchini

3.4565 votes

Rank #19,249 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Vera

Champagne

—0 votes

Rank #82,940 Warm SpicyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smash takes 1 of 1 categories.

Smash
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vera
Choose it for a warm spicy and violet character.

Smash1/1

Vera0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

VeraChampagne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

violet92%

tobacco84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

SnowdropsMagnoliaPearAcáciaSedgeMimosaCloverWhite Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletLemon VerbenaTobaccoLily-of-the-ValleyFigFreesiaOrange BlossomMethyl Pamplemousse

Base6-8+ hrs

CardamomWhite MuskWhite Cedar ExtractSage

InformationalShared notesCardamom, White Cedar Extract and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Vera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall88

Winter52

Day100

Night92

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#82,940

PerfumerNot listed

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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Vera by Champagne opens with an unexpected, brisk flash of crisp pear, snowdrops, and dewy magnolia. It feels like stepping into a cold garden at sunrise. That chilled floral bite does not linger alone for long. Within twenty minutes, powdery violet and sweet herbal chamomile rise to meet an earthy tobacco leaf note i…

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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.

Do Smash and Vera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, White Cedar Extract and Orange Blossom.

Is Smash or Vera better for summer or winter?

Smash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smash and Vera?

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. Vera has top notes of Snowdrops, Magnolia, Pear and Acácia, heart notes of Violet, Lemon Verbena, Tobacco and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cardamom, White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Sage.