Alcazar vs Silver Scent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silver Scent takes 4 of 7 categories.
AlcazarChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Silver ScentChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Alcazar3/7
Silver Scent4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alcazar
- Community sentiment
- Alcazar
- Longevity
- Silver Scent
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Scent
- Value for money
- Silver Scent
- Versatility
- Alcazar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silver Scent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlcazarTed LapidusSilver ScentJacques BogartWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.58/ 5 · 2,211 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerAlcazarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
129 votes
29%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate
2,083 votes
Category winnerAlcazarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver Scent
SillageSilver Scent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilver ScentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
leather69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
tropical61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitronPetitgrainNutmeg
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanLeatherWhite Cedar Extract
Top
Orange BlossomLemon
Heart
LavenderCardamomNutmegRosemaryCorianderGeranium
Base
LitchiTonka BeanTeak WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAlcazarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,967
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#1,059
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews235
Category winnerSilver ScentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTed Lapidus Alcazar opens with a bright burst of citron and aromatic petitgrain before settling into a warm, lavender-heavy heart. As the scent dries down, it shifts into a dry leather base sweetened by tonka bean. This masculine fragrance works best in cooler weather, offering a classic clean profile with an unexpect…
Reviews →Silver Scent by Jacques Bogart is a loud, unapologetic aromatic woody fragrance launched in 2006. It centers on a potent, sweet grape-like accord supported by lavender and tonka bean. This scent performs with incredible intensity, making it an ideal choice for cool evenings, outdoor nightlife, or situations where you …
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, Alcazar or Silver Scent?
Silver Scent takes 4 of 7 categories. Alcazar is rated 3.76/5 from 129 votes; Silver Scent is rated 3.58/5 from 2,211 votes. Choose Alcazar for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Silver Scent for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Alcazar or Silver Scent?
Silver Scent lasts longest (Silver Scent 82/100, Alcazar 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alcazar or Silver Scent?
Silver Scent projects furthest (Silver Scent 80/100, Alcazar 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alcazar and Silver Scent smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary.
Is Alcazar or Silver Scent better for summer or winter?
For summer, Alcazar is the stronger pick. For winter, Alcazar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alcazar and Silver Scent?
Alcazar has top notes of Citron, Petitgrain and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Leather and White Cedar Extract. Silver Scent has top notes of Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Rosemary, a base of Litchi, Tonka Bean, Teak Wood and Vetiver.
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