Silver vs Ardent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ardent takes 3 of 5 categories.
SilverChoose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ArdentChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Silver2/5
Ardent3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ardent
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silver
- Sillage & projection
- Silver
- Value for money
- Ardent
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ardent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SilverBlend OudArdentBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
4.28/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerArdentRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
55%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
947 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver
SillageSilver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArdentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
amber92%
oud84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
beeswax69%
patchouli61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both rose and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red FruitsCorianderMintTangerine
Heart
Turkish RoseBrown sugarGeraniumChamomileJasmineOrris
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberWoodsy NotesCinnamonVanillaBenzoinMusk
Top
Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RoseBeeswaxHedioneJasmine
Base
VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer42
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night78
Spring52
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#39,891
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#187
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews214
Category winnerArdentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilver by Blend Oud opens with a crisp burst of mint, coriander, and tangerine that quickly makes way for a heart of Turkish rose and brown sugar. The scent settles onto skin with warm agarwood, benzoin, and amber. It is built for cold winter evenings when you want a sweet, resinous oriental fragrance with a sharp her…
Reviews →Ardent by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of Turkish rose, warm saffron, and dry coriander before settling into a dense base of patchouli, beeswax, and amber. It wears best during cold autumn and winter evenings when cool air keeps its sweet honeyed texture balanced. This unisex release suits lovers of dark…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Silver or Ardent?
Ardent takes 3 of 5 categories. Silver is rated 3.78/5 from 18 votes; Ardent is rated 4.28/5 from 1,432 votes. Choose Silver for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ardent for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Silver or Ardent?
Silver lasts longest (Silver 81/100, Ardent 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silver or Ardent?
Silver projects furthest (Silver 75/100, Ardent 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silver and Ardent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Silver or Ardent better for summer or winter?
Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silver and Ardent?
Silver has top notes of Red Fruits, Coriander, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Brown sugar, Geranium and Chamomile, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Woodsy Notes and Cinnamon. Ardent has top notes of Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Rose, Beeswax, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons