Silky Grass vs Oligarch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oligarch takes 6 of 7 categories.
Silky GrassChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
OligarchChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Silky Grass1/7
Oligarch6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oligarch
- Community sentiment
- Oligarch
- Longevity
- Oligarch
- Sillage & projection
- Oligarch
- Value for money
- Silky Grass
- Versatility
- Oligarch
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oligarch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Silky GrassBrocardOligarchRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 63%Had 23%Want 14%
4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerOligarchRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
44%Like
30%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
139 votes
60%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
708 votes
Category winnerOligarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOligarch
SillageOligarch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilky GrassBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
woody65%
fresh56%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
leather61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotBlack CurrantCardamom
Heart
MateJasmine
Base
OakmossMuskCedar
Top
LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme
Heart
Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Mate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer93
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOligarchMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,275
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#153
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews233
Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilky Grass by Brocard opens with a sharp burst of lemon zest and green cardamom before softening into cool mate tea. Jasmine adds a faint floral touch while cedar and oakmoss keep the base grounded. It stays light on skin during humid summer mornings when heavy scents feel suffocating.
Reviews →Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…
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, Silky Grass or Oligarch?
Oligarch takes 6 of 7 categories. Silky Grass is rated 3.65/5 from 139 votes; Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes. Choose Silky Grass for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Silky Grass or Oligarch?
Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Silky Grass 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silky Grass or Oligarch?
Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, Silky Grass 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silky Grass and Oligarch smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Mate.
Is Silky Grass or Oligarch better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oligarch is the stronger pick. For winter, Oligarch is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silky Grass and Oligarch?
Silky Grass has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom, heart notes of Mate and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar.
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