Philosopher’s Veil vs Silver Stone
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Philosopher’s Veil takes 3 of 5 categories.
Philosopher’s VeilChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Silver StoneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Philosopher’s Veil3/5
Silver Stone2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Philosopher’s Veil
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Philosopher’s Veil
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Stone
- Value for money
- Silver Stone
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Philosopher’s Veil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Philosopher’s VeilMaison JaxobSilver StoneMiguel MatosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
3.58/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 21%Had 12%Want 68%
Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
40%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
46%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPhilosopher’s Veil
SillageSilver Stone
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilver StoneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
musky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
leather77%
powdery69%
herbal61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderJuniper BerriesOreganoGingerCoriander
Heart
MyrrhVanilla PodDavana
Base
MuskOakmoss
Top
LemonLavenderBasilCoriander
Heart
RoseOreganoVioletCedarJasmine
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Oregano, Coriander and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer86
Fall43
Winter57
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,656
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#15,804
PerfumerMiguel Matos
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPhilosopher’s Veil is an aromatic, herb-forward scent blending sharp juniper berries and oregano with the resinous depth of myrrh. It captures a crisp, outdoorsy feeling that balances rugged notes with a smooth, cozy vanilla dry-down. This fragrance works well for anyone seeking a versatile, plant-based profile suitab…
Reviews →Silver Stone is an aromatic, herbal woody fragrance with a sharp citrus and lavender opening, a green spicy heart, and a darker base of leather, oakmoss, musk, and sandalwood. It reads fresh at first, then turns drier, more textured, and slightly powdery as the florals and woods settle in. This is best sampled if you …
Reviews →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, Philosopher’s Veil or Silver Stone?
Philosopher’s Veil takes 3 of 5 categories. Philosopher’s Veil is rated 4.30/5 from 32 votes; Silver Stone is rated 3.58/5 from 49 votes. Choose Philosopher’s Veil for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Silver Stone for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Philosopher’s Veil or Silver Stone?
Philosopher’s Veil lasts longest (Philosopher’s Veil 79/100, Silver Stone 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Philosopher’s Veil or Silver Stone?
Silver Stone projects furthest (Silver Stone 73/100, Philosopher’s Veil 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Philosopher’s Veil and Silver Stone smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Oregano, Coriander and Musk.
Is Philosopher’s Veil or Silver Stone better for summer or winter?
Philosopher’s Veil suits day or night wear; Silver Stone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Philosopher’s Veil and Silver Stone?
Philosopher’s Veil has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Oregano and Ginger, heart notes of Myrrh, Vanilla Pod and Davana, a base of Musk and Oakmoss. Silver Stone has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Basil and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Oregano, Violet and Cedar, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood.
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