Fragrance comparison

Chypre Caramel vs Silver Blue

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 804 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypre Caramel

Miguel Matos

3.9157 votes

Rank #11,037 CaramelWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%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?

Chypre Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chypre Caramel
Choose it for a caramel and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Silver Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chypre Caramel4/7

Silver Blue2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre CaramelMiguel Matos

Silver BlueMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 77%

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

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

747 votes

Category winnerChypre CaramelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityChypre Caramel

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChypre CaramelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

woody92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

green61%

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both caramel, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoCuminCardamomGalbanumBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRoseJasmine

Base

CaramelOakmossSandalwoodRussian LeatherLabdanumPatchouliCivet

Top15-30 mins

SpicesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelAmberLabdanum

Base8-12 hrs

Precious WoodsPatchouliOakmoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerChypre CaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,037

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,390

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerSilver BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre Caramel is a sweet, spicy chypre with mango brightness, aromatic green bite and a warm caramel moss base. It starts fruity and cumin-spiced, then softens through powdery florals before settling into oakmoss, sandalwood, leather, labdanum and a lightly animalic shadow. It suits wearers who like gourmand warmth w…

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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, Chypre Caramel or Silver Blue?

Chypre Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories. Chypre Caramel is rated 3.91/5 from 57 votes; Silver Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 747 votes. Choose Chypre Caramel for a caramel and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Silver Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre Caramel or Silver Blue?

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

Which projects more, Chypre Caramel or Silver Blue?

Projection is very close: Chypre Caramel 71/100, Silver Blue 71/100 for sillage.

Do Chypre Caramel and Silver Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Caramel, Oakmoss and Labdanum.

Is Chypre Caramel or Silver Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chypre Caramel and Silver Blue?

Chypre Caramel has top notes of Mango, Cumin, Cardamom and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Russian Leather. Silver Blue has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli and Oakmoss.