Fragrance comparison

Smesh vs Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 274 ratings analysed

4 wins

Smesh

Superz.

3.83272 votes

Rank #3,773 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #36,141 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smesh takes 4 of 4 categories.

Smesh
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Smesh4/4

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smesh
Sillage & projection: Smesh
Value for money: Smesh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Smesh

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SmeshSuperz.

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 272 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

14%Hate

222 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySmesh

SillageSmesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSmeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBlood OrangeNeroli

Heart

SpicesCashmeranCinnamon

Base

AmberVanillaMossVetiverTonka BeanCedarwood

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cashmeran, Cinnamon and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex16

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,773

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#36,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSmeshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smesh by Superz. is a woody spicy scent launched in 2023. It blends blood orange and lavender with a heavy cashmeran and tonka base. This bold, extrait-strength fragrance suits confident individuals looking for a dominant presence during autumn and winter nights. Its profile shifts from a sharp citrus hit into a long-…

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Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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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, Smesh or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Smesh takes 4 of 4 categories. Smesh is rated 3.83/5 from 272 votes; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Smesh for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Smesh or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Smesh lasts longest (Smesh 82/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smesh or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Smesh projects furthest (Smesh 73/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smesh and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cashmeran, Cinnamon and Amber.

Is Smesh or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smesh and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Smesh has top notes of Lavender, Blood Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Spices, Cashmeran and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Moss and Vetiver. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.