Fragrance comparison

Nomadic vs Silver Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,138 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nomadic

Oriflame

4.14370 votes

Rank #2,849 AmberWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Man

Amouage

3.88768 votes

Rank #2,328 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nomadic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nomadic
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Silver Man
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Nomadic5/7

Silver Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadicOriflame

Silver ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 370 votes

Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 768 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNomadicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

363 votes

38%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

752 votes

Category winnerNomadicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNomadic

SillageNomadic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNomadicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesPlumRed PepperMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

AmberVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanillaMuskJuniper Berries

Top

Orange BlossomPlumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineOrchidYlang-YlangRoseHeliotrope

Base

MuskIncenseVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPlum, Mandarin Orange, Incense and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilver ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#2,328

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerSilver ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomadic by Oriflame is a warm, smoky amber fragrance with plum, red pepper, incense, woods and vanilla. Fans remember it as dark, balsamic, spicy and sensual, with a soft sweetness rather than a fresh daytime feel. It suits cooler weather, evening wear and anyone who likes feminine perfumes with a slightly masculine e…

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Amouage Silver Man is a woody floral musk composition that balances bright citrus with deep, resinous incense. Launched in 2002, this fragrance offers a sophisticated, old-money character suitable for formal office settings or evening wear. Its powdery floral heart and soapy undertones make it a clean, distinctive cho…

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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, Nomadic or Silver Man?

Nomadic takes 5 of 7 categories. Nomadic is rated 4.14/5 from 370 votes; Silver Man is rated 3.88/5 from 768 votes. Choose Nomadic for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Silver Man for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nomadic or Silver Man?

They last about the same: Nomadic 74/100, Silver Man 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nomadic or Silver Man?

Nomadic projects furthest (Nomadic 69/100, Silver Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nomadic and Silver Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Mandarin Orange, Incense and Jasmine.

Is Nomadic or Silver Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nomadic is the stronger pick. For winter, Nomadic is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nomadic and Silver Man?

Nomadic has top notes of Spicy Notes, Plum, Red Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Silver Man has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Musk, Incense, Vetiver and Sandalwood.