Fragrance comparison

Declaration vs UR ± Silk

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6,320 ratings analysed

6 wins

Declaration

Cartier

4.046,212 votes

Rank #1,198 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

UR ± Silk

UERMI · 2014

3.80108 votes

Rank #29,269 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Declaration takes 6 of 7 categories.

Declaration
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
UR ± Silk
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Declaration6/7

UR ± Silk1/7

Ratings & consensus: Declaration
Community sentiment: Declaration
Longevity: Declaration
Sillage & projection: Declaration
Value for money: Declaration
Versatility: UR ± Silk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Declaration

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeclarationCartier

UR ± SilkUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 6,212 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerDeclarationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

6,212 votes

19%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerDeclarationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDeclaration

SillageDeclaration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value30

Category winnerDeclarationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine

Base

Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber

Notes

FigIrisLilacMuskGrapefruitCedarNeroliCypressCarawayMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCaraway, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Iris. Durations are only published for UR ± Silk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall50

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Category winnerUR ± SilkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women2

Men7

Unisex33

Women60

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,198

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#29,269

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

Category winnerDeclarationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Declaration opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot before immediately shifting into an assertive heart of Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, and caraway. Jean-Claude Ellena crafted this 1998 fragrance around a striking contrast between cool citrus and warm, dry spices that carry a distinct huma…

Reviews →

Green fig hits the nose first with an astringent, leafy snap. A quick burst of tart grapefruit and bitter mandarin orange cuts through the initial solvent lift, creating an energetic opening. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus softens into a cool, powdery iris and clean lilac floral core. It smells remarkably ta…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Declaration or UR ± Silk?

Declaration takes 6 of 7 categories. Declaration is rated 4.04/5 from 6,212 votes; UR ± Silk is rated 3.80/5 from 108 votes. Choose Declaration for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose UR ± Silk for a woody and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Declaration or UR ± Silk?

Declaration lasts longest (Declaration 67/100, UR ± Silk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Declaration or UR ± Silk?

Declaration projects furthest (Declaration 58/100, UR ± Silk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Declaration and UR ± Silk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Caraway, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Iris.

Is Declaration or UR ± Silk better for summer or winter?

For summer, UR ± Silk is the stronger pick. For winter, Declaration is the stronger pick. UR ± Silk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Declaration and UR ± Silk?

Declaration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger and Iris, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar and Leather. UR ± Silk features Fig, Iris, Lilac, Musk and Grapefruit.