The Smart Set vs Omnia IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Omnia IV takes 4 of 7 categories.
The Smart SetChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Omnia IVChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
The Smart Set3/7
Omnia IV4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Omnia IV
- Community sentiment
- The Smart Set
- Longevity
- Omnia IV
- Sillage & projection
- The Smart Set
- Value for money
- Omnia IV
- Versatility
- The Smart Set
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Omnia IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Smart SetM.INTOmnia IVIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%
3.90/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%
Category winnerOmnia IVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
70 votes
40%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
130 votes
Category winnerThe Smart SetMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOmnia IV
SillageThe Smart Set
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOmnia IVBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CedarClovesPlum
Base
VetiverPatchouliCoffee
Top
PepperNutmegBergamotelemiCardamomGrapefruit
Heart
Violet LeafWhiskeyLavender
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night63
Spring82
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Smart SetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,654
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#11,549
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerOmnia IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM.INT's The Smart Set opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, crushed grapefruit peel, and bergamot before settling into crisp cedar needles and juicy plum. Formulated by Nathalie Lorson in 2016, this unisex scent anchors its fruity spice on damp vetiver, earthy patchouli, and roasted coffee beans. It wears clean for…
Reviews →Omnia IV is a woody spicy scent that thrives in cooler weather. It features a bold opening of black pepper and cardamom, followed by a mid-section of violet leaf and whiskey. This composition delivers a sharp, sophisticated profile suitable for office or evening wear. The base of cedar and vetiver creates a sturdy, lo…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, The Smart Set or Omnia IV?
Omnia IV takes 4 of 7 categories. The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes; Omnia IV is rated 3.90/5 from 130 votes. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Omnia IV for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, The Smart Set or Omnia IV?
Omnia IV lasts longest (Omnia IV 79/100, The Smart Set 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Smart Set or Omnia IV?
Projection is very close: The Smart Set 65/100, Omnia IV 64/100 for sillage.
Do The Smart Set and Omnia IV smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cedar.
Is The Smart Set or Omnia IV better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Smart Set is the stronger pick. For winter, Omnia IV is the stronger pick. The Smart Set suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Smart Set and Omnia IV?
The Smart Set has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves and Plum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Coffee. Omnia IV has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Whiskey and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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