Fragrance comparison

Silver vs Dublin Urban

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

Silver

Clandestine Laboratories

4.3257 votes

Rank #11,856 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Dublin Urban

Mahogany

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,557 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver takes 4 of 5 categories.

Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dublin Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Silver4/5

Dublin Urban1/5

Ratings & consensus: Silver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Silver
Sillage & projection: Silver
Value for money: Dublin Urban
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

SilverClandestine Laboratories

Dublin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 49%

Category winnerSilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySilver

SillageSilver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDublin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintMyrrhAmbergrisImmortellePatchouliThymeVetiverAmberPepperWater LilyLavenderStyrax

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Herbal NotesThymeLavenderMintArtemisiaLemonBergamotGraperfuit

Heart

PatchouliSagePalisander RosewoodCloveCedar LeavesVelvetWoodsy Notes

Base

MossVetiverTonka BeanMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Patchouli, Thyme and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer72

Fall100

Winter84

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,856

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#33,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver by Clandestine Laboratories turns traditional perfumery on its head with an aromatic blend of crisp mint and dry fossil amber. Instead of a thick, sugary resin, this scent relies on ancient pine resin, lending an earthy and smoky character that feels refreshingly crisp. Clean lavender, herbal thyme, and cold wa…

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Dublin Urban by Mahogany is a sharp aromatic fougere that leans into crisp herbal notes and a sturdy woody base. Launched in 2022, it feels like an everyday reach for the office or casual weekend wear. With its blend of thyme, mint, and patchouli, this fragrance offers a clean, masculine profile that holds its own dur…

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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 Dublin Urban?

Silver takes 4 of 5 categories. Silver is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Dublin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Silver for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dublin Urban for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver or Dublin Urban?

Silver lasts longest (Silver 69/100, Dublin Urban 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver or Dublin Urban?

Silver projects furthest (Silver 57/100, Dublin Urban 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver and Dublin Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Patchouli, Thyme and Vetiver.

Is Silver or Dublin Urban better for summer or winter?

Silver suits day or night wear; Dublin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver and Dublin Urban?

Silver features Mint, Myrrh, Ambergris, Immortelle and Patchouli. Dublin Urban has top notes of Herbal Notes, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Clove, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk.