Ardent vs Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ardent takes 3 of 5 categories.
ArdentChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SilverChoose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ardent3/5
Silver2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ardent
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silver
- Sillage & projection
- Silver
- Value for money
- Ardent
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ardent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArdentBoadicea the VictoriousSilverBlend OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
Category winnerArdentRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
947 votes
28%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver
SillageSilver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArdentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
beeswax69%
patchouli61%
rose100%
amber92%
oud84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RoseBeeswaxHedioneJasmine
Base
VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk
Top
Red FruitsCorianderMintTangerine
Heart
Turkish RoseBrown sugarGeraniumChamomileJasmineOrris
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberWoodsy NotesCinnamonVanillaBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesRose, Coriander, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring42
Summer42
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#187
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews214
Overall rank#39,891
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerArdentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArdent by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of Turkish rose, warm saffron, and dry coriander before settling into a dense base of patchouli, beeswax, and amber. It wears best during cold autumn and winter evenings when cool air keeps its sweet honeyed texture balanced. This unisex release suits lovers of dark…
Reviews →Silver by Blend Oud opens with a crisp burst of mint, coriander, and tangerine that quickly makes way for a heart of Turkish rose and brown sugar. The scent settles onto skin with warm agarwood, benzoin, and amber. It is built for cold winter evenings when you want a sweet, resinous oriental fragrance with a sharp her…
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, Ardent or Silver?
Ardent takes 3 of 5 categories. Ardent is rated 4.28/5 from 1,432 votes; Silver is rated 3.78/5 from 18 votes. Choose Ardent for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Silver for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ardent or Silver?
Silver lasts longest (Silver 81/100, Ardent 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ardent or Silver?
Silver projects furthest (Silver 75/100, Ardent 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ardent and Silver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Coriander, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Ardent or Silver better for summer or winter?
Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ardent and Silver?
Ardent has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Rose, Beeswax, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin. Silver has top notes of Red Fruits, Coriander, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Brown sugar, Geranium and Chamomile, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Woodsy Notes and Cinnamon.
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