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Silver vs Drowning in Zest

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

Updated 21 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Silver

    Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Drowning in Zest

    Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silver3/4
Drowning in Zest1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Silver
Sillage & projection
Silver
Value for money
Drowning in Zest
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SilverBlend Oud
Drowning in ZestThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love
67%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevitySilver

SillageSilver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value63
Category winnerDrowning in ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
amber92%
oud84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
amber77%
green69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red FruitsCorianderMintTangerine
Heart
Turkish RoseBrown sugarGeraniumChamomileJasmineOrris
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberWoodsy NotesCinnamonVanillaBenzoinMusk
Notes
Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisTangerineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTangerine and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Drowning in Zest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring42
Summer42
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men16
Unisex37
Women47
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#67,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver 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…

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Drowning in Zest opens with a rush of sweet blood orange, tangy tangerine, and crisp bergamot that smells like a cold citrus soda on a sunny morning. As the bright fruit settles into your skin, smooth vanilla and warm tonka bean rise up, turning the sharp peel into a creamy orange ice pop. A dash of blue ginger, cinna…

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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 or Drowning in Zest?

Silver takes 3 of 4 categories. Silver is rated 3.78/5 from 18 votes; Drowning in Zest is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Silver for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Drowning in Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver or Drowning in Zest?

Silver lasts longest (Silver 81/100, Drowning in Zest 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver or Drowning in Zest?

Silver projects furthest (Silver 75/100, Drowning in Zest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver and Drowning in Zest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine and Turkish Rose.

Is Silver or Drowning in Zest better for summer or winter?

Silver suits daytime wear; Drowning in Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver and Drowning in Zest?

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. Drowning in Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes.

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