The Smart Set vs Piccolo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Smart Set takes 4 of 5 categories.
The Smart SetChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
PiccoloChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Smart Set4/5
Piccolo1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Smart Set
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Smart Set
- Sillage & projection
- The Smart Set
- Value for money
- Piccolo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Smart Set
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Smart SetM.INTPiccoloPisello ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%
3.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%
Category winnerThe Smart SetRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
70 votes
30%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
40%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Smart Set
SillageThe Smart Set
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPiccoloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
honey84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CedarClovesPlum
Base
VetiverPatchouliCoffee
Top
ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla
Heart
NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut
Base
HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood
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
Spring100
Summer17
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#62,828
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerThe Smart SetHigher 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 →Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…
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 Piccolo?
The Smart Set takes 4 of 5 categories. The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Smart Set or Piccolo?
They last about the same: The Smart Set 69/100, Piccolo 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Smart Set or Piccolo?
The Smart Set projects furthest (The Smart Set 65/100, Piccolo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Smart Set and Piccolo smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cedar.
Is The Smart Set or Piccolo better for summer or winter?
The Smart Set suits daytime wear; Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Smart Set and Piccolo?
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. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.
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