Fragrance comparison

Silver Blue vs Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 908 ratings analysed

5 wins

Silver Blue

Mancera

4.17747 votes

Rank #1,390 AmberWoody

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #29,107 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Blue takes 5 of 7 categories.

Silver Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silver Blue5/7

Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver BlueMancera

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

Category winnerSilver BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

747 votes

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerSilver BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySilver Blue

SillageSilver Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelAmberLabdanum

Base8-12 hrs

Precious WoodsPatchouliOakmoss

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Amber and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Silver Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,390

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#29,107

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSilver BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forget what the name implies. Mancera Silver Blue is not a crisp oceanic cologne or a sporty citrus splash. Instead, it unleashes a rich blast of warm spices and zesty bergamot before settling into gooey caramel, golden amber, and deep resinous labdanum. Earthy patchouli and dry woods balance the confectionary sweetne…

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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Silver Blue or Men?

Silver Blue takes 5 of 7 categories. Silver Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 747 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Silver Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Blue or Men?

Silver Blue lasts longest (Silver Blue 80/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Blue or Men?

Silver Blue projects furthest (Silver Blue 71/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Blue and Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Silver Blue or Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Blue is the stronger pick. Silver Blue suits evening wear; Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Blue and Men?

Silver Blue has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.