Fragrance comparison

Masaki Shiro vs Silver Cristal

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,225 ratings analysed

Masaki Shiro

Masaki Matsushima

3.822,162 votes

Rank #7,561 PowderyFloral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Silver Cristal

Amouage

4.3963 votes

Rank #7,970 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Cristal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Masaki Shiro
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silver Cristal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Masaki Shiro2/7

Silver Cristal5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima

Silver CristalAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerSilver CristalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,162 votes

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerSilver CristalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySilver Cristal

SillageSilver Cristal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value28

Category winnerMasaki ShiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral86%

musky72%

iris58%

fresh44%

woody30%

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton FlowerCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base5-8 hrs

White MuskSpruce

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenYlang-YlangGeraniumCarrotRose

Heart

IrisClovesJasmineHeliotropePeachPlum

Base

OakmossIncenseVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarCivetSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Masaki Shiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer60

Fall53

Winter47

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSilver CristalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#7,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMasaki ShiroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Shiro by Masaki Matsushima smells like fresh white linen drying under a cool northern sun. The opening delivers a crisp flash of cyclamen and airy cotton flower that immediately feels like luxury bath soap. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and a quiet petal rose create a soothing cosmetic cream texture. Crisp …

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Silver Cristal by Amouage is a complex floral woody musk that leans into the artistry of the 1990s. Opening with crisp lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen, it settles into a sophisticated heart of iris, peach, and plum. This scent is ideal for spring days when you want a fragrance that feels both lush and airy, leaving a …

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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, Masaki Shiro or Silver Cristal?

Silver Cristal takes 5 of 7 categories. Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 votes; Silver Cristal is rated 4.39/5 from 63 votes. Choose Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Cristal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masaki Shiro or Silver Cristal?

Silver Cristal lasts longest (Silver Cristal 89/100, Masaki Shiro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masaki Shiro or Silver Cristal?

Silver Cristal projects furthest (Silver Cristal 80/100, Masaki Shiro 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masaki Shiro and Silver Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Iris and Rose.

Is Masaki Shiro or Silver Cristal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Cristal is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Cristal is the stronger pick. Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear; Silver Cristal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki Shiro and Silver Cristal?

Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce. Silver Cristal has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, heart notes of Iris, Cloves, Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Oakmoss, Incense, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.