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Roses on Ice vs Silver Sparkle

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

Updated 2,753 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Sparkle takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Roses on Ice

    Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Silver Sparkle

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Roses on Ice3/7
Silver Sparkle4/7
Ratings & consensus
Silver Sparkle
Community sentiment
Silver Sparkle
Longevity
Roses on Ice
Sillage & projection
Roses on Ice
Value for money
Silver Sparkle
Versatility
Silver Sparkle
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Roses on Ice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Roses on IceBy Kilian
Silver SparkleMith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.58/ 5 · 2,631 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerSilver SparkleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
33%Like
18%Ok
17%Dislike
7%Hate

2,275 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
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityRoses on Ice

SillageRoses on Ice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value81
Category winnerSilver SparkleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
ozonic100%
aquatic92%
aromatic84%
green77%
woody69%
rose61%
citrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
amber69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CucumberJuniper BerriesLimeViolet LeafPink Pepper
Heart
RoseOzonic notes
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmbroxanCedar
Top
LemonPink GrapefruitCucumberLimeJuniper BerriesCorianderAldehydes
Heart
ChampagneLilyRosePearIrisRhubarb
Base
White MuskAmbroxanIso E SuperOakmossSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Amyl Salicylate
InformationalShared notesCucumber, Juniper Berries, Lime and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSilver SparkleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex54
Women37
Men24
Unisex73
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,634

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#9,761

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRoses on IceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roses on Ice by By Kilian delivers a crisp, aromatic profile centered on fresh cucumber, juniper berries, and a soft rose accord. Designed as a unisex fragrance, it mimics the bracing, icy feel of a gin and tonic. Ideal for high-heat summer days, this scent offers a clean, photorealistic sharpness that sits close to t…

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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…

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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, Roses on Ice or Silver Sparkle?

Silver Sparkle takes 4 of 7 categories. Roses on Ice is rated 3.58/5 from 2,631 votes; Silver Sparkle is rated 3.98/5 from 122 votes. Choose Roses on Ice for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Silver Sparkle for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roses on Ice or Silver Sparkle?

They last about the same: Roses on Ice 66/100, Silver Sparkle 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Roses on Ice or Silver Sparkle?

Roses on Ice projects furthest (Roses on Ice 55/100, Silver Sparkle 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses on Ice and Silver Sparkle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cucumber, Juniper Berries, Lime and Rose.

Is Roses on Ice or Silver Sparkle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses on Ice is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Sparkle is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses on Ice and Silver Sparkle?

Roses on Ice has top notes of Cucumber, Juniper Berries, Lime and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose and Ozonic notes, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Ambroxan and Cedar. 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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