Fragrance comparison

Silver Caviar vs Wilhelm II

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Silver Caviar

Paris Elysees

4.0934 votes

Rank #27,893 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Wilhelm II

Wilhelm Perfume

3.333 votes

Rank #70,050 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Caviar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Silver Caviar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Wilhelm II
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Silver Caviar3/4

Wilhelm II1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver CaviarParis Elysees

Wilhelm IIWilhelm Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

56%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

0%Love

33%Like

67%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevitySilver Caviar

SillageWilhelm II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSilver CaviarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

smoky61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderNutmegChinese Cedar

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseMossExotic Woods

Top

LavenderOreganoViolet Leaf

Heart

NutmegPetitgrainCedar

Base

Black AmberExotic WoodsMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Moss and Exotic Woods. Durations are only published for Silver Caviar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex15

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#70,050

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSilver CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Caviar by Paris Elysees opens with a sharp flash of lemon and orange that cuts through the air like clean laundry or citrus soap. Within minutes, the zesty top yields to a dry, aromatic core of lavender, nutmeg, and Chinese cedar. The heart bridges crisp freshness with warm spices and shaved cedar. In the base,…

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Wilhelm II is an aromatic scent blending crisp lavender and herbal oregano with a grounding base of black amber and moss. Launched in 2012 by Andreas Wilhelm, this composition offers a clean, woody profile suitable for year-round wear. It sits close to the skin, providing a composed, mature presence for both office en…

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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 Caviar or Wilhelm II?

Silver Caviar takes 3 of 4 categories. Silver Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 34 votes; Wilhelm II is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Silver Caviar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Wilhelm II for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Silver Caviar or Wilhelm II?

Silver Caviar lasts longest (Silver Caviar 60/100, Wilhelm II 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Caviar or Wilhelm II?

Projection is very close: Wilhelm II 50/100, Silver Caviar 49/100 for sillage.

Do Silver Caviar and Wilhelm II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Moss and Exotic Woods.

Is Silver Caviar or Wilhelm II better for summer or winter?

Silver Caviar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Caviar and Wilhelm II?

Silver Caviar has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Chinese Cedar, a base of Incense, Moss and Exotic Woods. Wilhelm II has top notes of Lavender, Oregano and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Nutmeg, Petitgrain and Cedar, a base of Black Amber, Exotic Woods and Moss.