Fragrance comparison

Serpentine vs Serpentine Silver

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,173 ratings analysed

Serpentine

Roberto Cavalli

3.632,073 votes

Rank #2,099 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Serpentine Silver

Roberto Cavalli

3.80100 votes

Rank #15,327 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serpentine Silver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Serpentine
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Serpentine Silver
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Serpentine2/7

Serpentine Silver4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SerpentineRoberto Cavalli

Serpentine SilverRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 2,073 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 23%Had 39%Want 38%

Category winnerSerpentine SilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

2,064 votes

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySerpentine Silver

SillageSerpentine Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSerpentineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

white floral84%

tropical77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mango BlossomMandarin OrangeTahitian GardeniaArtemisia

Heart

FrangipaniTiare FlowerPepperViolet Leaf

Base

AmberTolu BalsamSandalwood

Top

Mango Blossom

Heart

Tiare FlowerMimosaBlack Pepper

Base

White MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMango Blossom, Tiare Flower and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSerpentine SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,099

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#15,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSerpentineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serpentine by Roberto Cavalli is a floral-oriental scent that leans into a tropical, humid aesthetic. Built around mango blossom, gardenia, and Tiare flower, it creates a golden, slightly resinous aura on the skin. This 2005 release captures a sultry, sun-warmed atmosphere, making it a distinct choice for evenings in …

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Serpentine Silver is a light, airy floral aquatic for women, built around mango blossom and tropical tiare. It feels modern, clean, and transparent on the skin. This 2008 release serves as a bright, optimistic alternative to heavier evening scents. It is well-suited for warm spring days and casual summer wear when you…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Serpentine or Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver takes 4 of 7 categories. Serpentine is rated 3.63/5 from 2,073 votes; Serpentine Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 100 votes. Choose Serpentine for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Serpentine Silver for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Serpentine or Serpentine Silver?

They last about the same: Serpentine Silver 66/100, Serpentine 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Serpentine or Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver projects furthest (Serpentine Silver 65/100, Serpentine 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serpentine and Serpentine Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango Blossom, Tiare Flower and Sandalwood.

Is Serpentine or Serpentine Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Serpentine Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Serpentine is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Serpentine and Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine has top notes of Mango Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tahitian Gardenia and Artemisia, heart notes of Frangipani, Tiare Flower, Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Tolu Balsam and Sandalwood. Serpentine Silver has top notes of Mango Blossom, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Mimosa and Black Pepper, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood.