Fragrance comparison

Alix vs Silver Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Alix

Grès

4.3730 votes

Rank #28,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Silver Absolute

Gulf Orchid

3.003 votes

Rank #64,512 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Alix
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silver Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alix1/2

Silver Absolute1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlixGrès

Silver AbsoluteGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 49%Had 5%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSilver AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

aldehydic69%

green61%

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match17%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GalbanumSpicy NotesFloral Notes

Base

OakmossLabdanumAmberCedarPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesSpicy Notes

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Silver Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter14

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex70

Women30

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grès released Alix in 1981 as a sharp chypre floral, opening with a blast of soapy aldehydes and crisp bergamot. The heart quickly turns bitter and stemmy as galbanum takes control alongside dry spices and muted floral notes. In the base, heavy oakmoss pairs with sticky labdanum, dark patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and…

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Silver Absolute by Gulf Orchid delivers a brisk surge of chilled citrus built around tart lemon, crisp bergamot, and bitter green galbanum. The scent hits the air with the sharp clarity of icy mountain runoff. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol flash evaporates quickly, allowing soft floral tones and warm spic…

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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, Alix or Silver Absolute?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Alix is rated 4.37/5 from 30 votes; Silver Absolute is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alix for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Absolute for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Alix and Silver Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes.

Is Alix or Silver Absolute better for summer or winter?

Alix suits daytime wear; Silver Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alix and Silver Absolute?

Alix has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Galbanum, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Amber and Cedar. Silver Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Galbanum, heart notes of Floral Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Ambergris.