Sandstone Grès vs Silver Hawk
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Sandstone GrèsChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silver HawkChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sandstone Grès2/4
Silver Hawk2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silver Hawk
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Hawk
- Value for money
- Sandstone Grès
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sandstone Grès
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sandstone GrèsMistralSilver HawkAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver Hawk
SillageSilver Hawk
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSandstone GrèsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
woody74%
white floral65%
fresh spicy56%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Elemi resinLemonPink Pepper
Heart
BenzoinFrankincenseOrange Blossom
Base
Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli
Top
FrankincenseElemi resinBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaJasmine
Base
CedarwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesElemi resin, Frankincense and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,773
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#55,596
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSandstone GrèsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSandstone Grès opens with a bright mix of lemon, pink pepper and elemi, then settles into a warm amber-incense core with soft woods underneath. It reads clean, sharp and quietly polished rather than loud. If you like aromatic citrus fragrances with a dry, resinous backbone and a more masculine lean, this is an easy on…
Reviews →Silver Hawk by Ajmal opens bright and resinous, with bergamot cutting through elemi and frankincense for a clean, incense-tinged freshness. As it warms up, orange blossom and jasmine bring a smooth white-floral lift, while vanilla softens the edges. The dry-down turns amber-woody with cedar and musk. It usually suits …
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, Sandstone Grès or Silver Hawk?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sandstone Grès is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Silver Hawk is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sandstone Grès for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silver Hawk for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sandstone Grès or Silver Hawk?
Silver Hawk lasts longest (Silver Hawk 67/100, Sandstone Grès 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sandstone Grès or Silver Hawk?
Silver Hawk projects furthest (Silver Hawk 58/100, Sandstone Grès 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sandstone Grès and Silver Hawk smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Elemi resin, Frankincense and Orange Blossom.
Is Sandstone Grès or Silver Hawk better for summer or winter?
Sandstone Grès suits daytime wear; Silver Hawk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sandstone Grès and Silver Hawk?
Sandstone Grès has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Benzoin, Frankincense and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Silver Hawk has top notes of Frankincense, Elemi resin and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk.
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