Fragrance comparison

Silver Edelweiss vs Oscar for Men

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

Silver Edelweiss

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.6156 votes

Rank #25,034 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oscar for Men

Oscar de la Renta

4.06489 votes

Rank #1,955 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Silver Edelweiss
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oscar for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Silver Edelweiss3/7

Oscar for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver EdelweissAura of Kazakhstan

Oscar for MenOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 53%

4.06/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerOscar for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

38%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerOscar for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySilver Edelweiss

SillageSilver Edelweiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value80

Category winnerOscar for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

conifer61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

white floral30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineIncense

Heart

Green NotesCloves

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

PepperFir ResinBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegClovesViolet LeafLavenderJasmineLilyRose

Base

Balsam FirIncenseSandalwoodMuskLeatherVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cloves, Musk and Vanilla. 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

Summer54

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilver EdelweissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex39

Women3

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,034

PerfumerVanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerOscar for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Edelweiss by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the crisp air of high-altitude mountains to life. It features a sharp opening of pine and incense that settles into a green and clove-infused heart. This aromatic composition eventually dries down to a clean, musky vanilla base, making it a versatile choice for anyone seek…

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Oscar for Men opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and black pepper that sits over a pine-laden background of fir resin. As the citrus settles, nutmeg and lavender introduce a clean, warm spicy heart with subtle violet leaf undertones. The base brings out dry sandalwood, leather, and balsam fir anchored by a sm…

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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 Edelweiss or Oscar for Men?

Oscar for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Silver Edelweiss is rated 3.61/5 from 56 votes; Oscar for Men is rated 4.06/5 from 489 votes. Choose Silver Edelweiss for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oscar for Men for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Silver Edelweiss or Oscar for Men?

Silver Edelweiss lasts longest (Silver Edelweiss 71/100, Oscar for Men 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Edelweiss or Oscar for Men?

Silver Edelweiss projects furthest (Silver Edelweiss 63/100, Oscar for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Edelweiss and Oscar for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Cloves, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Silver Edelweiss or Oscar for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Edelweiss is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Edelweiss is the stronger pick. Silver Edelweiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Edelweiss and Oscar for Men?

Silver Edelweiss has top notes of Pine and Incense, heart notes of Green Notes and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Oscar for Men has top notes of Pepper, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Balsam Fir, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.