Fragrance comparison

Smooth vs Amer Bitter Almond

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Smooth

All Good Scents

3.254 votes

Rank #52,435 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Amer Bitter Almond

House of Cor

5.001 votes

Rank #50,048 Warm SpicyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Smooth
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amer Bitter Almond
Choose it for a warm spicy and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Smooth2/4

Amer Bitter Almond2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmoothAll Good Scents

Amer Bitter AlmondHouse of Cor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySmooth

SillageSmooth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmer Bitter AlmondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

almond92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotThymeLemon

Heart

Sea NotesClovesNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodBalsam FirWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

Guatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondClovesNutmegThyme

Base6-8 hrs

CedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme, Cloves and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Amer Bitter Almond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,435

PerfumerRajiv Sheth

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmer Bitter AlmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smooth by All Good Scents is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Smooth was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Rajiv Sheth. Top notes are Bergamot, Thyme and Lemon; middle notes are Sea Notes, Cloves and Nutmeg; base notes are Sandalwood, Balsam Fir and White Musk.

Reviews →

Amer Bitter Almond by House of Cor takes a refreshing left turn away from sugary dessert scents. The first spray releases a lively burst of Guatemalan cardamom and zesty bergamot. It wakes up your nose quickly. Within fifteen minutes, the scent transitions into an earthy, toasted bitter almond wrapped in culinary clov…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Smooth or Amer Bitter Almond?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Smooth is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Amer Bitter Almond is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Smooth for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Amer Bitter Almond for a warm spicy and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Smooth or Amer Bitter Almond?

Smooth lasts longest (Smooth 65/100, Amer Bitter Almond 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smooth or Amer Bitter Almond?

Smooth projects furthest (Smooth 56/100, Amer Bitter Almond 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smooth and Amer Bitter Almond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Cloves and Nutmeg.

Is Smooth or Amer Bitter Almond better for summer or winter?

Smooth suits daytime wear; Amer Bitter Almond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smooth and Amer Bitter Almond?

Smooth has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Lemon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cloves and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Balsam Fir and White Musk. Amer Bitter Almond has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Cloves, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Cedarwood and Amber.