Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver vs Silver Hawk
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silver Hawk takes 2 of 4 categories.
Ginger, Elemi & VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Silver HawkChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver1/4
Silver Hawk2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silver Hawk
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Hawk
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum LondonSilver HawkAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver Hawk
SillageSilver Hawk
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger
Heart
RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine
Base
MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk
Top
FrankincenseElemi resinBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaJasmine
Base
CedarwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,816
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#55,596
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGinger, Elemi & VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGinger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…
Reviews →Silver Hawk by Ajmal opens bright and resinous, with bergamot cutting through elemi and frankincense for a clean, incense-tinged freshness. As it warms up, orange blossom and jasmine bring a smooth white-floral lift, while vanilla softens the edges. The dry-down turns amber-woody with cedar and musk. It usually suits …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Silver Hawk?
Silver Hawk takes 2 of 4 categories. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Silver Hawk is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Silver Hawk for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Silver Hawk?
Silver Hawk lasts longest (Silver Hawk 67/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Silver Hawk?
Silver Hawk projects furthest (Silver Hawk 58/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Silver Hawk smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cedarwood.
Is Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Silver Hawk better for summer or winter?
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear; Silver Hawk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Silver Hawk?
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood. Silver Hawk has top notes of Frankincense, Elemi resin and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk.
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