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Oligarch vs Silky Grass

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

Updated 1,341 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Oligarch

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Silky Grass

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Oligarch6/7
Silky Grass1/7
Ratings & consensus
Oligarch
Community sentiment
Oligarch
Longevity
Oligarch
Sillage & projection
Oligarch
Value for money
Silky Grass
Versatility
Oligarch
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oligarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OligarchRoja Dove
Silky GrassBrocard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 63%Had 23%Want 14%
Category winnerOligarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

708 votes

17%Love
44%Like
30%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerOligarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity41
〰 Sillage36
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value81
Category winnerSilky GrassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
leather61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
woody65%
fresh56%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme
Heart
Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate
Top
LemonBergamotBlack CurrantCardamom
Heart
MateJasmine
Base
OakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Black Currant 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
Spring100
Summer93
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOligarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex16
Women4
Men1
Unisex39
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#153

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Overall rank#20,275

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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Silky Grass by Brocard opens with a sharp burst of lemon zest and green cardamom before softening into cool mate tea. Jasmine adds a faint floral touch while cedar and oakmoss keep the base grounded. It stays light on skin during humid summer mornings when heavy scents feel suffocating.

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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, Oligarch or Silky Grass?

Oligarch takes 6 of 7 categories. Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes; Silky Grass is rated 3.65/5 from 139 votes. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Silky Grass for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oligarch or Silky Grass?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Silky Grass 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oligarch or Silky Grass?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, Silky Grass 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oligarch and Silky Grass smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Oligarch or Silky Grass better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oligarch and Silky Grass?

Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar. Silky Grass has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom, heart notes of Mate and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.

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