Fragrance comparison

Smash vs Woody Coriander

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Smash

Sergio Tacchini

3.4565 votes

Rank #19,249 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Woody Coriander

Dossier

4.176 votes

Rank #53,570 AromaticWoody

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.
Woody Coriander
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Smash2/4

Woody Coriander2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Woody Coriander
Sillage & projection: Woody Coriander
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

Woody CorianderDossier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 76%Had 6%Want 18%

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

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWoody Coriander

SillageWoody Coriander

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus

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

GrapefruitCorianderGreen Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomOrange BlossomBasil

Base5-7 hrs

CedarwoodTobaccoAmberwood

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Cardamom and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Woody Coriander, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall88

Winter52

Day100

Night92

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#53,570

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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Woody Coriander by Dossier opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, crisp green apple, and crushed herbal coriander that feels like cracking open a fresh citrus tonic on a cool morning. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness softens into a cozy blend of warm cardamom spice, sweet orange blossom, and…

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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 Woody Coriander?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Smash is rated 3.45/5 from 65 votes; Woody Coriander is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Smash for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Woody Coriander for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Smash or Woody Coriander?

Woody Coriander lasts longest (Woody Coriander 67/100, Smash 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smash or Woody Coriander?

Woody Coriander projects furthest (Woody Coriander 75/100, Smash 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smash and Woody Coriander smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Cardamom and Orange Blossom.

Is Smash or Woody Coriander better for summer or winter?

Smash suits daytime wear; Woody Coriander suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smash and Woody Coriander?

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. Woody Coriander has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Green Apple, heart notes of Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Basil, a base of Cedarwood, Tobacco and Amberwood.