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Russian Present Blue vs Silver Pearl

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

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Pearl takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Russian Present Blue

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Silver Pearl

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Russian Present Blue1/5
Silver Pearl4/5
Ratings & consensus
Silver Pearl
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Silver Pearl
Sillage & projection
Silver Pearl
Value for money
Russian Present Blue
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Silver Pearl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Russian Present BlueSergio Nero
Silver PearlOribe
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.54/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%
3.86/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%
Category winnerSilver PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
8%Love
62%Like
8%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

33%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevitySilver Pearl

SillageSilver Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value56
Category winnerRussian Present BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody83%
fruity65%
aldehydic48%
fresh spicy30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
citrus69%
floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeBambooGreen LilacMint
Heart
PepperWhite PeachVioletWater Lily
Base
CedarAmaryllisVanillaRose
Top
BergamotFigMint
Heart
BambooLavenderGeraniumWater Lily
Base
Black AmberVioletLeather
InformationalShared notesBamboo, Mint, Violet and Water Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring40
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer86
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night88
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men20
Unisex80
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,790

PerfumerJérôme Epinette, Pierre Wulff

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSilver PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Present Blue by Sergio Nero leans into a crisp, green aesthetic built on bamboo, mint, and a bright mandarin orange opening. Designed as a versatile floral green for women, it provides a refreshing, clean profile suitable for warm weather wear. The composition balances initial zest with a soft, floral heart an…

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Silver Pearl by Oribe is a crisp, green aromatic fougere designed for both men and women. Built around cool mint, dry bamboo, and warm leather, it offers a clean, unisex alternative to traditional heavy colognes. It works best during breezy spring and summer days, serving as an upscale option for casual weekend outing…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Russian Present Blue or Silver Pearl?

Silver Pearl takes 4 of 5 categories. Russian Present Blue is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes; Silver Pearl is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes. Choose Russian Present Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Silver Pearl for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Russian Present Blue or Silver Pearl?

Silver Pearl lasts longest (Silver Pearl 67/100, Russian Present Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Russian Present Blue or Silver Pearl?

Silver Pearl projects furthest (Silver Pearl 61/100, Russian Present Blue 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian Present Blue and Silver Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bamboo, Mint, Violet and Water Lily.

Is Russian Present Blue or Silver Pearl better for summer or winter?

Russian Present Blue suits daytime wear; Silver Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Present Blue and Silver Pearl?

Russian Present Blue has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bamboo, Green Lilac and Mint, heart notes of Pepper, White Peach, Violet and Water Lily, a base of Cedar, Amaryllis, Vanilla and Rose. Silver Pearl has top notes of Bergamot, Fig and Mint, heart notes of Bamboo, Lavender, Geranium and Water Lily, a base of Black Amber, Violet and Leather.

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