Fragrance comparison

Cardin vs Yes Silver

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #23,496 WoodyAmber

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20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Yes Silver

Pupa

4.2935 votes

Rank #19,862 CitrusFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yes Silver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Yes Silver
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cardin3/7

Yes Silver4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CardinPierre Cardin

Yes SilverPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 25%Had 31%Want 44%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

40%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerYes SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYes SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fresh91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesKumquatGingerKiwi

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisLilyJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Yes Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall42

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerYes SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerYes SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Cardin's 1976 debut scent Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that bypasses modern sugary trends. It pairs fizzy aldehydes with warm clove and a base of earthy oak moss. This fragrance is designed for individuals who appreciate retro structure, dry woods, and low-key animalic warmth during crisp autumn days.

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Pupa Yes Silver brings an energetic jolt right out of the nozzle. The opening sprays hit with sharp kumquat, tart green kiwi, and a brisk bite of fresh ginger. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge flashes away, a velvety heart of powdery iris, lily, and jasmine softens the fruit acids into a clean, smoo…

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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, Cardin or Yes Silver?

Yes Silver takes 4 of 7 categories. Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; Yes Silver is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Yes Silver for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardin or Yes Silver?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Yes Silver 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardin or Yes Silver?

Cardin projects furthest (Cardin 70/100, Yes Silver 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardin and Yes Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Cardin or Yes Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Yes Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Cardin is the stronger pick. Yes Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardin and Yes Silver?

Cardin has top notes of Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Oak, a base of Amber, Civetta, oak moss and French labdanum. Yes Silver has top notes of Citruses, Kumquat, Ginger and Kiwi, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Musk.