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Silver Man vs Versilia Platinum

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

Updated 97 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versilia Platinum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Silver Man

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Versilia Platinum

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Silver Man1/5
Versilia Platinum4/5
Ratings & consensus
Versilia Platinum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Versilia Platinum
Sillage & projection
Versilia Platinum
Value for money
Silver Man
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Versilia Platinum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Silver ManBenetton
Versilia PlatinumProfumi del Forte
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 25%Had 24%Want 51%
4.01/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%
Category winnerVersilia PlatinumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

42%Love
37%Like
1%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityVersilia Platinum

SillageVersilia Platinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value44
Category winnerSilver ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
floral53%
earthy42%
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotGrapefruitGinger
Heart
RoseMagnoliaGeraniumelemi
Base
VetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmber
Top1 to 2 hours
BergamotGrapefruitPepperPink PepperMyrhh
Heart3 to 4 hours
FreesiaMagnoliaGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 12+ hours
VetiverIncenseVirginia Cedaroak mossImmortellePatchouliVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Versilia Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring22
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night22
Spring79
Summer64
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men75
Unisex0
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVersilia PlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Man by Benetton opens with a zesty blast of grapefruit and ginger before settling into a woody, aromatic base. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, this fragrance offers a clean, masculine profile that works well for office settings or casual afternoons. It provides a simple, direct experience that priori…

Reviews →

Versilia Platinum by Profumi del Forte is a woody chypre fragrance built around bold resins, brisk citrus, and earthy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit, immediately spiced by black pepper and pink pepper. Rather than lingering on clean fruit, the fragrance quickly reveals its …

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Silver Man or Versilia Platinum?

Versilia Platinum takes 4 of 5 categories. Silver Man is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Versilia Platinum is rated 4.01/5 from 73 votes. Choose Silver Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Versilia Platinum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Man or Versilia Platinum?

Versilia Platinum lasts longest (Versilia Platinum 85/100, Silver Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Man or Versilia Platinum?

Versilia Platinum projects furthest (Versilia Platinum 79/100, Silver Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Man and Versilia Platinum smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Magnolia.

Is Silver Man or Versilia Platinum better for summer or winter?

Silver Man suits daytime wear; Versilia Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Man and Versilia Platinum?

Silver Man has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Geranium and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Versilia Platinum has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Geranium and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Incense, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

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