Fragrance comparison

Shalom vs UR ± Silk 19

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shalom

Judith Muller

3.7023 votes

Rank #37,572 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

UR ± Silk 19

UERMI · 2018

4.3531 votes

Rank #32,065 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shalom takes 3 of 5 categories.

Shalom
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
UR ± Silk 19
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shalom3/5

UR ± Silk 192/5

Ratings & consensus: UR ± Silk 19
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shalom
Sillage & projection: Shalom
Value for money: Shalom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: UR ± Silk 19

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShalomJudith Muller

UR ± Silk 19UERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

4.35/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityShalom

SillageShalom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value33

Category winnerShalomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

green77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPeachPlumCardamomPalisander Rosewood

Heart

CarnationRoseNutmegOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiverCivet

Notes

Fig NectarWhite TeaCedarJasmineOrris RootVetiverCardamomMuskBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Orris Root and Jasmine. Durations are only published for UR ± Silk 19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall75

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,065

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews4

Category winnerUR ± Silk 19Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shalom by Judith Muller is a mossy, fruity chypre that brings a classic 1970s character to life. It balances juicy plum and peach with a grounding, animalic base of oakmoss and civet. Best suited for cooler days or elegant evening wear, it offers a distinct, sophisticated profile for those who appreciate traditional, …

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UERMI UR ± Silk 19 translates the smooth texture of fine nineteen momme silk into an understated skin scent. The first spray releases a brief burst of sharp perfumer alcohol. Give it two minutes. Fresh bergamot and milky fig nectar emerge quickly, smelling brisk rather than syrupy. Clean white tea and powdery orris ro…

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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, Shalom or UR ± Silk 19?

Shalom takes 3 of 5 categories. Shalom is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes; UR ± Silk 19 is rated 4.35/5 from 31 votes. Choose Shalom for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose UR ± Silk 19 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shalom or UR ± Silk 19?

They last about the same: Shalom 70/100, UR ± Silk 19 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shalom or UR ± Silk 19?

Shalom projects furthest (Shalom 70/100, UR ± Silk 19 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shalom and UR ± Silk 19 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Shalom or UR ± Silk 19 better for summer or winter?

Shalom suits evening wear; UR ± Silk 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shalom and UR ± Silk 19?

Shalom has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Nutmeg and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood. UR ± Silk 19 features Fig Nectar, White Tea, Cedar, Jasmine and Orris Root.