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Amber vs Silver Scent

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

Updated 2,283 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Scent takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Amber

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Silver Scent

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Amber3/7
Silver Scent4/7
Ratings & consensus
Amber
Community sentiment
Amber
Longevity
Silver Scent
Sillage & projection
Silver Scent
Value for money
Silver Scent
Versatility
Amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Silver Scent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AmberMahogany
Silver ScentJacques Bogart
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%
3.58/ 5 · 2,211 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

72 votes

29%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate

2,083 votes

Category winnerAmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevitySilver Scent

SillageSilver Scent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value80
Category winnerSilver ScentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
amber77%
white floral69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
tropical61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime
Heart
Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver
Top
Orange BlossomLemon
Heart
LavenderCardamomNutmegRosemaryCorianderGeranium
Base
LitchiTonka BeanTeak WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Spring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men52
Unisex43
Women4
Men85
Unisex13
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,531

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews235

Category winnerSilver ScentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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 …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber or Silver Scent?

Silver Scent takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Silver Scent is rated 3.58/5 from 2,211 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Silver Scent for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Silver Scent?

Silver Scent lasts longest (Silver Scent 82/100, Amber 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Silver Scent?

Silver Scent projects furthest (Silver Scent 80/100, Amber 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Silver Scent smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Geranium.

Is Amber or Silver Scent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Scent is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Silver Scent?

Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. 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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