Fragrance comparison

Edge Effects vs Silver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Edge Effects

St. Clair Scents

4.899 votes

Rank #39,940 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Silver

SugarBomb

4.001 votes

Rank #65,702 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edge Effects takes 3 of 4 categories.

Edge Effects
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Edge Effects3/4

Silver1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Edge EffectsSt. Clair Scents

SilverSugarBomb

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

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

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEdge Effects

SillageEdge Effects

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

fresh83%

amber74%

aldehydic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander

Heart

BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Base

Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone

Top

AldehydesBergamotGinger

Heart

Geranium

Base

AmbergrisBalsam FirIncense

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Balsam Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,940

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEdge EffectsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …

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Silver by SugarBomb is a versatile citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with sharp aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and a spicy ginger kick. The heart centers on geranium, while the base grounds the composition with salty ambergris, piney balsam fir, and a soft trail of incense. This scent suits both men and…

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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, Edge Effects or Silver?

Edge Effects takes 3 of 4 categories. Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Silver for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Edge Effects or Silver?

Edge Effects lasts longest (Edge Effects 80/100, Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edge Effects or Silver?

Edge Effects projects furthest (Edge Effects 75/100, Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edge Effects and Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Balsam Fir.

Is Edge Effects or Silver better for summer or winter?

Edge Effects suits day or night wear; Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edge Effects and Silver?

Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach. Silver has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Balsam Fir and Incense.