Fragrance comparison

Princesse d'Albret vs Silver Blue

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 753 ratings analysed

Princesse d'Albret

Jean d'Albret

4.506 votes

Rank #44,278 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Silver Blue

Mancera

4.17747 votes

Rank #1,390 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Blue takes 4 of 4 categories.

Princesse d'Albret
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Silver Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Princesse d'Albret0/4

Silver Blue4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Princesse d'AlbretJean d'Albret

Silver BlueMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

4.17/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

747 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySilver Blue

SillageSilver Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSilver BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

amber69%

white floral61%

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCitrusesRaspberryCoconutPeachPearBergamotWisteria

Heart

JasmineLilyRoseHeliotropeOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangIris

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodBourbon VetiverOpoponaxPatchouliVanillaMuskSpices

Top15-30 mins

SpicesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelAmberLabdanum

Base8-12 hrs

Precious WoodsPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli and Spices. Durations are only published for Silver Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,390

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerSilver BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Princesse d'Albret starts with a surprising burst of wild strawberry and crisp aldehydes. It settles into a heavy floral heart of iris and rose before settling into a warm, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. This mid-century fragrance suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a dry, green-leaning floral with a subtl…

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Forget what the name implies. Mancera Silver Blue is not a crisp oceanic cologne or a sporty citrus splash. Instead, it unleashes a rich blast of warm spices and zesty bergamot before settling into gooey caramel, golden amber, and deep resinous labdanum. Earthy patchouli and dry woods balance the confectionary sweetne…

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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, Princesse d'Albret or Silver Blue?

Silver Blue takes 4 of 4 categories. Princesse d'Albret is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Silver Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 747 votes. Choose Princesse d'Albret for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Silver Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Princesse d'Albret or Silver Blue?

Silver Blue lasts longest (Silver Blue 80/100, Princesse d'Albret 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Princesse d'Albret or Silver Blue?

Silver Blue projects furthest (Silver Blue 71/100, Princesse d'Albret 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Princesse d'Albret and Silver Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli and Spices.

Is Princesse d'Albret or Silver Blue better for summer or winter?

Princesse d'Albret suits day or night wear; Silver Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Princesse d'Albret and Silver Blue?

Princesse d'Albret has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Raspberry and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver and Opoponax. Silver Blue has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli and Oakmoss.