Fragrance comparison

Binturong vs Silver Blue

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 798 ratings analysed

4 wins

Binturong

Auphorie

3.8051 votes

Rank #24,197 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Blue

Mancera

4.17747 votes

Rank #1,390 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Binturong takes 4 of 7 categories.

Binturong
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Silver Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Binturong4/7

Silver Blue3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BinturongAuphorie

Silver BlueMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

4.17/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSilver BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

747 votes

Category winnerBinturongMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBinturong

SillageBinturong

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSilver BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

animalic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IrisIncenseSpices

Heart

Laotian OudAmberLabdanumWhite SandalwoodCedar

Base

MuskCaramelCivetCastoreumCoffeeAmbergrisPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

SpicesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelAmberLabdanum

Base8-12 hrs

Precious WoodsPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSpices, Amber, Labdanum and Caramel. Durations are only published for Silver Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerBinturongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex36

Women9

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,197

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,390

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerSilver BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Binturong by Auphorie is an ambitious, animalic woody composition inspired by the Southeast Asian bearcat. It weaves together resinous incense, spicy iris, and deep, dark base notes like civet and castoreum. This is a bold, challenging fragrance suited for cooler weather or intimate evening wear when you want a scent …

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Forget what the name implies. Mancera Silver Blue is not a crisp oceanic cologne or a sporty citrus splash. Instead, it unleashes a rich blast of warm spices and zesty bergamot before settling into gooey caramel, golden amber, and deep resinous labdanum. Earthy patchouli and dry woods balance the confectionary sweetne…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Binturong or Silver Blue?

Binturong takes 4 of 7 categories. Binturong is rated 3.80/5 from 51 votes; Silver Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 747 votes. Choose Binturong for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Silver Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Binturong or Silver Blue?

Binturong lasts longest (Binturong 85/100, Silver Blue 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Binturong or Silver Blue?

Binturong projects furthest (Binturong 80/100, Silver Blue 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Binturong and Silver Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Amber, Labdanum and Caramel.

Is Binturong or Silver Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Binturong is the stronger pick. For winter, Binturong is the stronger pick. Binturong suits evening wear; Silver Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Binturong and Silver Blue?

Binturong has top notes of Iris, Incense and Spices, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Amber, Labdanum and White Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Caramel, Civet and Castoreum. Silver Blue has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli and Oakmoss.