Fragrance comparison

Desert Whispers vs Silver Flower

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Desert Whispers

Ubaya · 2021

2.888 votes

Rank #66,075 CaramelCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Silver Flower

M. Micallef

4.001 votes

Rank #59,982 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Flower takes 3 of 4 categories.

Desert Whispers
Choose it for a caramel and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Silver Flower
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Desert Whispers1/4

Silver Flower3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert WhispersUbaya

Silver FlowerM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySilver Flower

SillageSilver Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDesert WhispersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

caramel61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both caramel, citrus and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelLabdanum

Base8-10+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Mandarin OrangeSaffronCinnamonCaraway

Heart

RoseCaramelIrisLeather

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Caramel, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Desert Whispers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSilver FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ubaya Desert Whispers is an unexpected clash of bright zest and dark, sticky sweetness. It kicks off with a sharp splash of juicy mandarin orange and peppery geranium. That crisp opening fades quickly. Within fifteen minutes, a thick river of molten caramel and sticky amber labdanum floods the skin. The base relies on…

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Silver Flower by M. Micallef is a versatile unisex creation that pivots between spicy heat and grounding woods. With a punchy opening of mandarin and cinnamon, it shifts into a rich heart of caramel, iris, and leather. It provides a distinct, modern profile for those who enjoy warm, textured scents suitable for cool w…

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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, Desert Whispers or Silver Flower?

Silver Flower takes 3 of 4 categories. Desert Whispers is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes; Silver Flower is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Desert Whispers for a caramel and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Silver Flower for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Whispers or Silver Flower?

Silver Flower lasts longest (Silver Flower 100/100, Desert Whispers 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Whispers or Silver Flower?

Silver Flower projects furthest (Silver Flower 75/100, Desert Whispers 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Whispers and Silver Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Caramel, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Desert Whispers or Silver Flower better for summer or winter?

Desert Whispers suits evening wear; Silver Flower suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Whispers and Silver Flower?

Desert Whispers has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Geranium, heart notes of Caramel and Labdanum, a base of Leather and Agarwood (Oud). Silver Flower has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Saffron, Cinnamon and Caraway, heart notes of Rose, Caramel, Iris and Leather, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).