Fragrance comparison

Silver vs Edge Effects

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Silver

SugarBomb

4.001 votes

Rank #65,702 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Edge Effects

St. Clair Scents

4.899 votes

Rank #39,940 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edge Effects takes 3 of 4 categories.

Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Edge Effects
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Silver1/4

Edge Effects3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SilverSugarBomb

Edge EffectsSt. Clair Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityEdge Effects

SillageEdge Effects

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

fresh83%

amber74%

aldehydic65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotGinger

Heart

Geranium

Base

AmbergrisBalsam FirIncense

Top

Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander

Heart

BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Base

Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Balsam Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,940

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEdge EffectsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver by SugarBomb is a versatile citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with sharp aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and a spicy ginger kick. The heart centers on geranium, while the base grounds the composition with salty ambergris, piney balsam fir, and a soft trail of incense. This scent suits both men and…

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Edge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …

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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 Edge Effects?

Edge Effects takes 3 of 4 categories. Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Silver for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver or Edge Effects?

Edge Effects lasts longest (Edge Effects 80/100, Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver or Edge Effects?

Edge Effects projects furthest (Edge Effects 75/100, Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver and Edge Effects smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Balsam Fir.

Is Silver or Edge Effects better for summer or winter?

Silver suits daytime wear; Edge Effects suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver and Edge Effects?

Silver has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Balsam Fir and Incense. Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach.