Fragrance comparison

Emerald Rain vs Man Silver Winter

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Emerald Rain

Skylar

4.1225 votes

Rank #32,669 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Man Silver Winter

Zara

3.5247 votes

Rank #15,585 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man Silver Winter takes 5 of 7 categories.

Emerald Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man Silver Winter
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emerald Rain2/7

Man Silver Winter5/7

Ratings & consensus: Emerald Rain
Community sentiment: Emerald Rain
Longevity: Man Silver Winter
Sillage & projection: Man Silver Winter
Value for money: Man Silver Winter
Versatility: Man Silver Winter
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Man Silver Winter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald RainSkylar

Man Silver WinterZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.52/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 59%Had 17%Want 24%

Category winnerEmerald RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

21%Love

53%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerEmerald RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMan Silver Winter

SillageMan Silver Winter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMan Silver WinterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

green100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rain NotesPear BlossomFern

Heart2-3 hrs

MintMossDaylilyPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

SandalowoodMuskVetiver

Top

Mint

Heart

Amber

Base

Sandalowood

InformationalShared notesMint and Sandalowood. Durations are only published for Emerald Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer73

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night47

Category winnerMan Silver WinterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%

Men80

Unisex15

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,669

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMan Silver WinterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Rain by Skylar captures the refreshing, restorative scent of a sudden spring cloudburst sweeping across a lush backyard garden. The fragrance opens with a cooling blast of atmospheric rain notes, green fern fronds, and the sweet, watery nectar of freshly opened pear blossom. As the wet morning mist settles int…

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Zara Man Silver Winter is a simple minty amber with a green, slightly woody feel. It opens cool and fresh, then settles into a smoother sandalwood base with a soft powdery edge. It usually reads easy, casual, and masculine rather than bold. If you like straightforward everyday scents and good value, it is an easy one…

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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, Emerald Rain or Man Silver Winter?

Man Silver Winter takes 5 of 7 categories. Emerald Rain is rated 4.12/5 from 25 votes; Man Silver Winter is rated 3.52/5 from 47 votes. Choose Emerald Rain for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Man Silver Winter for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Rain or Man Silver Winter?

Man Silver Winter lasts longest (Man Silver Winter 59/100, Emerald Rain 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Rain or Man Silver Winter?

Man Silver Winter projects furthest (Man Silver Winter 61/100, Emerald Rain 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Rain and Man Silver Winter smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint and Sandalowood.

Is Emerald Rain or Man Silver Winter better for summer or winter?

For summer, Man Silver Winter is the stronger pick. For winter, Man Silver Winter is the stronger pick. Emerald Rain suits daytime wear; Man Silver Winter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Rain and Man Silver Winter?

Emerald Rain has top notes of Rain Notes, Pear Blossom and Fern, heart notes of Mint, Moss, Daylily and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Vetiver. Man Silver Winter has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Amber, a base of Sandalowood.