Fragrance comparison

Silver Man vs Varens Love

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 790 ratings analysed

3 wins

Silver Man

Amouage

3.88768 votes

Rank #2,141 White FloralSweet

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61%scent match

Closely related

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #34,949 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Silver Man
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Varens Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Silver Man3/5

Varens Love2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver ManAmouage

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 768 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerVarens LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

752 votes

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySilver Man

SillageSilver Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVarens LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPlumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineOrchidYlang-YlangRoseHeliotrope

Base

MuskIncenseVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Overall rank#34,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Category winnerSilver ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Silver Man is a woody floral musk composition that balances bright citrus with deep, resinous incense. Launched in 2002, this fragrance offers a sophisticated, old-money character suitable for formal office settings or evening wear. Its powdery floral heart and soapy undertones make it a clean, distinctive cho…

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Ulric de Varens Varens Love presents a straightforward, clean floral woody musk profile designed for everyday comfort. The first spray delivers an energetic splash of tart bergamot and honeyed orange blossom, releasing a sunny bath-soap crispness across the skin. Within twenty minutes, the sharper citrus fades smoothl…

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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 Man or Varens Love?

Silver Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Silver Man is rated 3.88/5 from 768 votes; Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Silver Man for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Varens Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Man or Varens Love?

Silver Man lasts longest (Silver Man 73/100, Varens Love 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Man or Varens Love?

Silver Man projects furthest (Silver Man 65/100, Varens Love 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Man and Varens Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Silver Man or Varens Love better for summer or winter?

Varens Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Man and Varens Love?

Silver Man has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Musk, Incense, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.