Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Silvestre

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Silvestre

Victor

4.3066 votes

Rank #13,378 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silvestre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Pyrgos3/5

Silvestre1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

SilvestreVictor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.30/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 42%Had 19%Want 39%

Category winnerSilvestreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

52%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPyrgos

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

mossy74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top

BergamotLavenderHerbal Notes

Heart

Pine TreeSpicesBay LeafRoseOreganoCarnation

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Oregano and Spices. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#13,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

Reviews →

Silvestre by Victor is a rugged, aromatic fougere from 1946. It centers around a dry pine tree accord, supported by lavender, herbal notes, and a mossy vetiver foundation. Built for cold mornings and outdoorsy lifestyles, this vintage Italian cologne skips modern sweetness in favor of a crisp, soapy green freshness th…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pyrgos or Silvestre?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories. Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes; Silvestre is rated 4.30/5 from 66 votes. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silvestre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pyrgos or Silvestre?

Pyrgos lasts longest (Pyrgos 77/100, Silvestre 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Silvestre?

Projection is very close: Pyrgos 63/100, Silvestre 63/100 for sillage.

Do Pyrgos and Silvestre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Oregano and Spices.

Is Pyrgos or Silvestre better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Silvestre?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. Silvestre has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Pine Tree, Spices, Bay Leaf and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.