Pony Boy vs Silver Sparkle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pony Boy takes 4 of 7 categories.
Pony BoyChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Silver SparkleChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pony Boy4/7
Silver Sparkle3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pony Boy
- Community sentiment
- Silver Sparkle
- Longevity
- Pony Boy
- Sillage & projection
- Pony Boy
- Value for money
- Silver Sparkle
- Versatility
- Pony Boy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silver Sparkle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pony BoyJorum StudioSilver SparkleMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerPony BoyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
32%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
346 votes
40%Love
46%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
116 votes
Category winnerSilver SparkleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPony Boy
SillagePony Boy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilver SparkleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
green69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
amber69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RhubarbPink GrapefruitFigCoriander
Heart
BeetrootPink PepperPink LotusChampaca
Base
CalamusRaspberry LeafVetiverAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Red CedarAtlas Cedar
Top
LemonPink GrapefruitCucumberLimeJuniper BerriesCorianderAldehydes
Heart
ChampagneLilyRosePearIrisRhubarb
Base
White MuskAmbroxanIso E SuperOakmossSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Amyl Salicylate
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Pink Grapefruit, Coriander and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPony BoyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,201
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,816
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerSilver SparkleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPony Boy opens with a tart splash of rhubarb and bitter grapefruit, quickly settling into an earthy beetroot heart. Unlike typical sugary summer options, this scent leans into a green, vegetal freshness that feels both damp and brisk. It projects well for several hours before shifting into a soft, dry cedarwood base t…
Reviews →Silver Sparkle opens crisp and bright, with lemon, grapefruit, lime, cucumber and a fizzy aldehydic lift that gives it a clean, easygoing feel. As it settles, the musk, ambroxan and soft woods turn it smoother and more familiar. It reads as a fresh unisex citrus for hot weather, daily wear and low-risk use. Several we…
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, Pony Boy or Silver Sparkle?
Pony Boy takes 4 of 7 categories. Pony Boy is rated 4.18/5 from 346 votes; Silver Sparkle is rated 3.98/5 from 122 votes. Choose Pony Boy for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Silver Sparkle for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pony Boy or Silver Sparkle?
They last about the same: Pony Boy 67/100, Silver Sparkle 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pony Boy or Silver Sparkle?
Projection is very close: Pony Boy 54/100, Silver Sparkle 52/100 for sillage.
Do Pony Boy and Silver Sparkle smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Pink Grapefruit, Coriander and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
Is Pony Boy or Silver Sparkle better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pony Boy is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Sparkle is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pony Boy and Silver Sparkle?
Pony Boy has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Grapefruit, Fig and Coriander, heart notes of Beetroot, Pink Pepper, Pink Lotus and Champaca, a base of Calamus, Raspberry Leaf, Vetiver and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Silver Sparkle has top notes of Lemon, Pink Grapefruit, Cucumber and Lime, heart notes of Champagne, Lily, Rose and Pear, a base of White Musk, Ambroxan, Iso E Super and Oakmoss.
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