Selective IV vs Styletto Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Selective IV takes 4 of 5 categories.
Selective IVChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Styletto SilverChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Selective IV4/5
Styletto Silver1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Selective IV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Selective IV
- Sillage & projection
- Selective IV
- Value for money
- Styletto Silver
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Selective IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Selective IVAttar CollectionStyletto SilverO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 13%Had 71%Want 16%
Category winnerSelective IVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
27%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySelective IV
SillageSelective IV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStyletto SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
earthy65%
mossy53%
patchouli42%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
leather84%
amber77%
tobacco69%
animalic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JuniperMossNutmegPatchouliLeatherWhite PepperAmberTonka Bean
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PepperCypressBergamotCedarmossMandarin OrangePearJuniper
Heart
NutmegLavenderJasmine
Base
CedarLeatherAmberTobaccoGuaiac WoodMossOlibanumMusk
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Moss, Nutmeg and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Spring25
Summer25
Fall25
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#44,255
PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,354
PerfumerOlivier Paget, Ralf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSelective IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSelective IV is a dry, green-spicy leather with an aromatic edge rather than a heavy suede feel. Juniper, white pepper and nutmeg give it a brisk opening, while moss, patchouli, amber and tonka add an earthy, slightly warm base. It usually suits someone who likes sharper woody scents with texture and presence. The lea…
Reviews →Styletto Silver by O Boticário takes the classic barbershop fougere blueprint and gives it a sharper, cooler edge. The scent opens with a brisk snap of cypress, black pepper, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping outside on a crisp autumn morning. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, aromatic lavender and a d…
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, Selective IV or Styletto Silver?
Selective IV takes 4 of 5 categories. Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Styletto Silver is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Styletto Silver for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Selective IV or Styletto Silver?
Selective IV lasts longest (Selective IV 68/100, Styletto Silver 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Selective IV or Styletto Silver?
Selective IV projects furthest (Selective IV 74/100, Styletto Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Selective IV and Styletto Silver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Moss, Nutmeg and Leather.
Is Selective IV or Styletto Silver better for summer or winter?
Selective IV suits daytime wear; Styletto Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Selective IV and Styletto Silver?
Selective IV features Juniper, Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather. Styletto Silver has top notes of Pepper, Cypress, Bergamot and Cedarmoss, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Amber and Tobacco.
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