Fragrance comparison

Smyrna vs Pride

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 439 ratings analysed

Smyrna

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.21433 votes

Rank #6,739 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Pride

Proad

4.506 votes

Rank #54,217 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pride takes 3 of 5 categories.

Smyrna
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pride
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Smyrna1/5

Pride3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

PrideProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 433 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

433 votes

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPride

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPrideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperCardamomRaspberryLiquor

Heart2 to 4 hours

Turkish RoseDavanaInk

Base6 to 8 hours

TobaccoOakVetiver

Category winnerPrideLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer56

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex47

Women49

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#54,217

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSmyrnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…

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Pride by Proad delivers a rich blend of woods and spices shaped by perfumer Dominique Ropion. The fragrance opens with the energetic snap of crushed black pepper and warm cardamom, backed by sweet raspberry soaked in boozy liquor. As that opening settles, a distinct heart takes over. Velvety Turkish rose pairs with th…

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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, Smyrna or Pride?

Pride takes 3 of 5 categories. Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes; Pride is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pride for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Smyrna or Pride?

Pride lasts longest (Pride 80/100, Smyrna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smyrna or Pride?

Projection is very close: Smyrna 56/100, Pride 56/100 for sillage.

Do Smyrna and Pride smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Smyrna or Pride better for summer or winter?

Smyrna suits daytime wear; Pride suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smyrna and Pride?

Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver. Pride has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Raspberry and Liquor, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Davana and Ink, a base of Tobacco, Oak and Vetiver.