Fragrance comparison

Oscar for Men vs Silver Edelweiss

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oscar for Men

Oscar de la Renta

4.06489 votes

Rank #1,955 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Edelweiss

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.6156 votes

Rank #25,034 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oscar for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Silver Edelweiss
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oscar for Men4/7

Silver Edelweiss3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oscar for MenOscar de la Renta

Silver EdelweissAura of Kazakhstan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 53%

Category winnerOscar for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

489 votes

27%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerOscar for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySilver Edelweiss

SillageSilver Edelweiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOscar for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

white floral30%

green100%

woody92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

conifer61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperFir ResinBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegClovesViolet LeafLavenderJasmineLilyRose

Base

Balsam FirIncenseSandalwoodMuskLeatherVanilla

Top

PineIncense

Heart

Green NotesCloves

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesCloves, Incense, Musk and Vanilla. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer54

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSilver EdelweissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men58

Unisex39

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#25,034

PerfumerVanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOscar for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar for Men opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and black pepper that sits over a pine-laden background of fir resin. As the citrus settles, nutmeg and lavender introduce a clean, warm spicy heart with subtle violet leaf undertones. The base brings out dry sandalwood, leather, and balsam fir anchored by a sm…

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Silver Edelweiss by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the crisp air of high-altitude mountains to life. It features a sharp opening of pine and incense that settles into a green and clove-infused heart. This aromatic composition eventually dries down to a clean, musky vanilla base, making it a versatile choice for anyone seek…

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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, Oscar for Men or Silver Edelweiss?

Oscar for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Oscar for Men is rated 4.06/5 from 489 votes; Silver Edelweiss is rated 3.61/5 from 56 votes. Choose Oscar for Men for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Silver Edelweiss for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar for Men or Silver Edelweiss?

Silver Edelweiss lasts longest (Silver Edelweiss 71/100, Oscar for Men 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oscar for Men or Silver Edelweiss?

Silver Edelweiss projects furthest (Silver Edelweiss 63/100, Oscar for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oscar for Men and Silver Edelweiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cloves, Incense, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Oscar for Men or Silver Edelweiss better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Edelweiss is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Edelweiss is the stronger pick. Silver Edelweiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar for Men and Silver Edelweiss?

Oscar for Men has top notes of Pepper, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Balsam Fir, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk. Silver Edelweiss has top notes of Pine and Incense, heart notes of Green Notes and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla.