Fragrance comparison

Silver vs Whisky Silver

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

Silver

John Player Special

2.502 votes

Rank #65,703 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Whisky Silver

Evaflor

3.88171 votes

Rank #9,319 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Silver takes 4 of 5 categories.

Silver
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whisky Silver
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silver0/5

Whisky Silver4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SilverJohn Player Special

Whisky SilverEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

3.88/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 46%Had 39%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

63%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

171 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityWhisky Silver

SillageWhisky Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWhisky SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

amber69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonGreen Tea

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaPalisander RosewoodJasmineCyclamenIris

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskOakmossAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea NotesCyclamenFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerWhisky SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver by John Player Special kicks off with an unapologetic burst of sharp lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter green tea. It feels brisk and cooling on the skin. The initial citrus rush calms down within fifteen minutes. As the sharp edges soften, you get a clean heart of powdery iris, light freesia, and palisander ros…

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Evaflor Whisky Silver is an easygoing, budget-friendly woody aquatic Eau de Toilette designed for warm spring and summer mornings. It hits the air with a bright burst of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot before settling into breezy sea notes and soft freesia petals. The drydown rests on clean white…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Silver or Whisky Silver?

Whisky Silver takes 4 of 5 categories. Silver is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Whisky Silver is rated 3.88/5 from 171 votes. Choose Silver for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Silver for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver or Whisky Silver?

Whisky Silver lasts longest (Whisky Silver 59/100, Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver or Whisky Silver?

Whisky Silver projects furthest (Whisky Silver 54/100, Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver and Whisky Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia.

Is Silver or Whisky Silver better for summer or winter?

Silver suits daytime wear; Whisky Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver and Whisky Silver?

Silver has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Green Tea, heart notes of Freesia, Palisander Rosewood, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Ambergris. Whisky Silver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Musk, Cedar and Patchouli.