Fragrance comparison

Original vs Silver Pearl

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

Original

Police

3.54111 votes

Rank #16,631 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Silver Pearl

Oribe

3.8621 votes

Rank #38,846 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Silver Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Original2/5

Silver Pearl3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginalPolice

Silver PearlOribe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 16%

3.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%

Category winnerSilver PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

111 votes

33%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySilver Pearl

SillageSilver Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value56

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart

GeraniumViolet

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotFigMint

Heart

BambooLavenderGeraniumWater Lily

Base

Black AmberVioletLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Summer73

Fall96

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#38,846

PerfumerJérôme Epinette, Pierre Wulff

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Original opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp lavender, and cool mint. As the initial brightness settles, floral notes of geranium and violet emerge alongside a clean cedar and sandalwood backbone. Built as a daily budget scent for warm spring afternoons, it delivers a fresh herbal character at an access…

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Silver Pearl by Oribe is a crisp, green aromatic fougere designed for both men and women. Built around cool mint, dry bamboo, and warm leather, it offers a clean, unisex alternative to traditional heavy colognes. It works best during breezy spring and summer days, serving as an upscale option for casual weekend outing…

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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, Original or Silver Pearl?

Silver Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. Original is rated 3.54/5 from 111 votes; Silver Pearl is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes. Choose Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Silver Pearl for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Original or Silver Pearl?

Silver Pearl lasts longest (Silver Pearl 67/100, Original 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Original or Silver Pearl?

Silver Pearl projects furthest (Silver Pearl 61/100, Original 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Original and Silver Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Original or Silver Pearl better for summer or winter?

Silver Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Original and Silver Pearl?

Original has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Silver Pearl has top notes of Bergamot, Fig and Mint, heart notes of Bamboo, Lavender, Geranium and Water Lily, a base of Black Amber, Violet and Leather.