Fragrance comparison

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition vs Emerald Oud & Orchid

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Manos Gerakinis

4.1361 votes

Rank #13,109 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Emerald Oud & Orchid

Sri London

4.001 votes

Rank #61,569 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Emerald Oud & Orchid
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition4/4

Emerald Oud & Orchid0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Value for money: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sillage Royal 2017 EditionManos Gerakinis

Emerald Oud & OrchidSri London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

61 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySillage Royal 2017 Edition

SillageSillage Royal 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

smoky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronSmokeTurmericCardamom

Heart3-4 hrs

RosePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberResins

Top

CardamomDavanaDried FruitsOlibanum

Heart

LabdanumClovesIncenseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhRoseSaffron

Base

AmberCedarCashmere WoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sillage Royal 2017 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter96

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex44

Women20

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#61,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition by Manos Gerakinis delivers an intense, smoky spice profile anchored by dark florals. The opening fires off immediately. You get a dry kick of saffron and golden turmeric mixed with smoldering cedar smoke. Give it ten minutes. Soon, a thick Turkish rose unfurls alongside medicinal agarwood a…

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Emerald Oud & Orchid by Sri London blends warm amber, smoky olibanum, and sweet dried fruits with a rich backbone of smooth agarwood and cashmere wood. The opening hits with aromatic cardamom and herbal davana, creating an inviting, spiced warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy lounge on a chilly evening. As it s…

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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, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition takes 4 of 4 categories. Sillage Royal 2017 Edition is rated 4.13/5 from 61 votes; Emerald Oud & Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sillage Royal 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Emerald Oud & Orchid for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition lasts longest (Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 74/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition projects furthest (Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 70/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sillage Royal 2017 Edition and Emerald Oud & Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Sillage Royal 2017 Edition or Emerald Oud & Orchid better for summer or winter?

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition suits evening wear; Emerald Oud & Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sillage Royal 2017 Edition and Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition has top notes of Saffron, Smoke, Turmeric and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber and Resins. Emerald Oud & Orchid has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Dried Fruits and Olibanum, heart notes of Labdanum, Cloves, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Musk.