Smalto
Francesco SmaltoEDT1998
Side by side
Smalto vs. Givenchy III
Is Smalto better than Givenchy III?
Givenchy III rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OakmossSandalwoodBergamot
aromaticwoodyfloralmossy
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The essentials
What's different between Smalto and Givenchy III?
| Smalto | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 1970 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Smalto and Givenchy III smell?
Smalto
Aromatic
Woody
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Honey
Floral
Vanilla
Givenchy III
Green
Earthy
Woody
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
White Floral
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smalto and Givenchy III share?
Top
ArtemisiaLavenderBergamot
AldehydesGalbanumBergamotGardeniaPeachMandarin Orange
Heart
ChamomileWhite HoneySandalwoodCedarwoodResinous Notes
CarnationHyacinthOrris RootRoseIrisLily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmine
Base
OakmossVanilleTonka Bean
OakmossPatchouliMyrrhVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisCastoreumAmberCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Smalto or Givenchy III?
| Smalto | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Smalto and Givenchy III?
The draw isn't the fougère structure or the wormwood edge alone, it's the chamomile slipping through the middle, the honey that follows, the way it shifts from formal to personal.Smalto
That aldehydic opening is the whole conversation. It's bright, sparkling, disarming. Then the florals and oriental base arrive and you realize this isn't a simple daytime scent at all.Givenchy III
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