Fragrance comparison

Silver Blue vs Suite 16

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 751 ratings analysed

2 wins

Silver Blue

Mancera

4.17747 votes

Rank #1,390 AmberWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Suite 16

Pierre Cardin

4.004 votes

Rank #59,151 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Blue takes 2 of 4 categories.

Silver Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Suite 16
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Silver Blue2/4

Suite 161/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Suite 16
Value for money: Silver Blue
Versatility: Not scored
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

Suite 16Pierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSuite 16

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSilver BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and 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

AldehydesBergamotHoneysuckle

Heart

LavenderRoseSpicesHoney

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberLabdanumVanillaOakmoss

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,390

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#59,151

PerfumerNot listed

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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Suite 16 by Pierre Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that dates back to 1962. It brings together sharp aldehydes and bitter bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced honey and heavy oakmoss base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, this vintage blend targets collectors who appreciate traditional French perfumery and dry…

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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 Suite 16?

Silver Blue takes 2 of 4 categories. Silver Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 747 votes; Suite 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Silver Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Suite 16 for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Blue or Suite 16?

They last about the same: Silver Blue 80/100, Suite 16 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Silver Blue or Suite 16?

Suite 16 projects furthest (Suite 16 75/100, Silver Blue 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Blue and Suite 16 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Silver Blue or Suite 16 better for summer or winter?

Silver Blue suits evening wear; Suite 16 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Blue and Suite 16?

Silver Blue has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Suite 16 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Spices and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Labdanum.