Fragrance comparison

Pélargonium vs UR ± Silk 19

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 515 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pélargonium

Aedes de Venustas

3.91484 votes

Rank #4,398 AromaticFresh Spicy

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38%scent match

Some overlap

UR ± Silk 19

UERMI · 2018

4.3531 votes

Rank #32,074 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pélargonium takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pélargonium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
UR ± Silk 19
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pélargonium4/7

UR ± Silk 193/7

Ratings & consensus: UR ± Silk 19
Community sentiment: UR ± Silk 19
Longevity: Pélargonium
Sillage & projection: Pélargonium
Value for money: Pélargonium
Versatility: UR ± Silk 19
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pélargonium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PélargoniumAedes de Venustas

UR ± Silk 19UERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 484 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.35/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

45%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPélargonium

SillagePélargonium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value33

Category winnerPélargoniumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

green77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper

Heart

African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds

Base

VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

Notes

Fig NectarWhite TeaCedarJasmineOrris RootVetiverCardamomMuskBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Orris Root and Vetiver. Durations are only published for UR ± Silk 19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall75

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex65

Women12

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,398

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#32,074

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews4

Category winnerPélargoniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, O…

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UERMI UR ± Silk 19 translates the smooth texture of fine nineteen momme silk into an understated skin scent. The first spray releases a brief burst of sharp perfumer alcohol. Give it two minutes. Fresh bergamot and milky fig nectar emerge quickly, smelling brisk rather than syrupy. Clean white tea and powdery orris ro…

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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, Pélargonium or UR ± Silk 19?

Pélargonium takes 4 of 7 categories. Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes; UR ± Silk 19 is rated 4.35/5 from 31 votes. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose UR ± Silk 19 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pélargonium or UR ± Silk 19?

Pélargonium lasts longest (Pélargonium 73/100, UR ± Silk 19 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pélargonium or UR ± Silk 19?

Pélargonium projects furthest (Pélargonium 65/100, UR ± Silk 19 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pélargonium and UR ± Silk 19 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Orris Root and Vetiver.

Is Pélargonium or UR ± Silk 19 better for summer or winter?

For summer, UR ± Silk 19 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pélargonium is the stronger pick. UR ± Silk 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pélargonium and UR ± Silk 19?

Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk. UR ± Silk 19 features Fig Nectar, White Tea, Cedar, Jasmine and Orris Root.