Fragrance comparison

Silver Pearl vs Original

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Silver Pearl

Oribe

3.8621 votes

Rank #38,846 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Original

Police

3.54111 votes

Rank #16,631 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Silver Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Silver Pearl3/5

Original2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver PearlOribe

OriginalPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%

3.54/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 16%

Category winnerSilver PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

20%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySilver Pearl

SillageSilver Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value82

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFigMint

Heart

BambooLavenderGeraniumWater Lily

Base

Black AmberVioletLeather

Top

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart

GeraniumViolet

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Summer86

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer73

Fall96

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,846

PerfumerJérôme Epinette, Pierre Wulff

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Pearl by Oribe is a crisp, green aromatic fougere designed for both men and women. Built around cool mint, dry bamboo, and warm leather, it offers a clean, unisex alternative to traditional heavy colognes. It works best during breezy spring and summer days, serving as an upscale option for casual weekend outing…

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Police Original opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp lavender, and cool mint. As the initial brightness settles, floral notes of geranium and violet emerge alongside a clean cedar and sandalwood backbone. Built as a daily budget scent for warm spring afternoons, it delivers a fresh herbal character at an access…

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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 Pearl or Original?

Silver Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. Silver Pearl is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes; Original is rated 3.54/5 from 111 votes. Choose Silver Pearl for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Silver Pearl or Original?

Silver Pearl lasts longest (Silver Pearl 67/100, Original 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Pearl or Original?

Silver Pearl projects furthest (Silver Pearl 61/100, Original 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Pearl and Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Silver Pearl or Original better for summer or winter?

Silver Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Pearl and Original?

Silver Pearl has top notes of Bergamot, Fig and Mint, heart notes of Bamboo, Lavender, Geranium and Water Lily, a base of Black Amber, Violet and Leather. Original has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.