Silver Birch vs Phenomenal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silver Birch takes 4 of 5 categories.
Silver BirchChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
PhenomenalChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Silver Birch4/5
Phenomenal1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Silver Birch
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silver Birch
- Sillage & projection
- Phenomenal
- Value for money
- Silver Birch
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silver Birch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Silver BirchAmouroudPhenomenalSuperTrashWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 299 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%
Category winnerSilver BirchRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
238 votes
19%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver Birch
SillagePhenomenal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilver BirchBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
leather84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FigCardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
PapyrusEgyptian JasmineOrange Blossom
Base
SuedeBourbon VetiverYlang-Ylang
Top
CardamomMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomPeony
Base
PatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day71
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#2,702
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#52,258
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerSilver BirchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilver Birch by Amouroud centers on a lush fig note balanced by Egyptian jasmine and smooth suede. It offers a woody, airy character that works well in mild spring weather. This unisex fragrance blends earthy papyrus with hints of citrus and cardamom, making it a versatile choice for office or casual daily wear when y…
Reviews →Phenomenal by SuperTrash opens with a bold hit of spicy cardamom and bright mandarin. As it settles, a floral heart of ylang-ylang and peony takes the stage before grounding into a patchouli and musk base. This oriental floral scent suits independent women who enjoy a warm, spicy profile for evening wear in autumn and…
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, Silver Birch or Phenomenal?
Silver Birch takes 4 of 5 categories. Silver Birch is rated 4.14/5 from 299 votes; Phenomenal is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes. Choose Silver Birch for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Phenomenal for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Silver Birch or Phenomenal?
Silver Birch lasts longest (Silver Birch 79/100, Phenomenal 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silver Birch or Phenomenal?
Projection is very close: Phenomenal 72/100, Silver Birch 71/100 for sillage.
Do Silver Birch and Phenomenal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Silver Birch or Phenomenal better for summer or winter?
Phenomenal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silver Birch and Phenomenal?
Silver Birch has top notes of Fig, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Papyrus, Egyptian Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Suede, Bourbon Vetiver and Ylang-Ylang. Phenomenal has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Patchouli and Musk.
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