Fragrance comparison

Al Qasr Silver vs Mezzo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Al Qasr Silver

Gulf Orchid

4.003 votes

Rank #46,157 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mezzo

Sospiro Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #36,138 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 3 of 3 categories.

Al Qasr Silver
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mezzo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Al Qasr Silver0/3

Mezzo3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Qasr SilverGulf Orchid

MezzoSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

mossy84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleAquatic notesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

SpearmintGingerVetiver

Base6-8 hrs

MossCedarwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarinJuniperLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverAppleMagnoliaGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

TonkaMossMuskPatchouli

Category winnerMezzoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night31

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 36%Work 34%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,138

PerfumerChristian Provenzano, Salah Al Zarooni

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMezzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Qasr Silver by Gulf Orchid delivers an immediate splash of crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and salty ocean air. It is remarkably brisk on first spray. You get an invigorating blast that quickly settles as cool spearmint and spicy ginger kick in across the first twenty minutes. Dry cedarwood, earthy moss, and cle…

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Mezzo by Sospiro Perfumes delivers a brisk, invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, juicy mandarin, and sharp juniper berries right from the first spray. It feels like stepping outside on a sunny, cool morning with a clean breeze cutting through pine and citrus groves. As the opening settles, crunchy green apple and zes…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Qasr Silver or Mezzo?

Mezzo takes 3 of 3 categories. Al Qasr Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Mezzo is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Qasr Silver for a fruity and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mezzo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Qasr Silver or Mezzo?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 100/100, Al Qasr Silver 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Qasr Silver and Mezzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Ginger and Vetiver.

Is Al Qasr Silver or Mezzo better for summer or winter?

Al Qasr Silver suits daytime wear; Mezzo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qasr Silver and Mezzo?

Al Qasr Silver has top notes of Apple, Aquatic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Spearmint, Ginger and Vetiver, a base of Moss, Cedarwood and Musk. Mezzo has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Juniper and Lavender, heart notes of Vetiver, Apple, Magnolia and Ginger, a base of Tonka, Moss, Musk and Patchouli.