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Simply Because vs Cat Deluxe Silver

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

Updated 474 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cat Deluxe Silver takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Simply Because

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

  • Cat Deluxe Silver

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Simply Because2/7
Cat Deluxe Silver5/7
Ratings & consensus
Simply Because
Community sentiment
Simply Because
Longevity
Cat Deluxe Silver
Sillage & projection
Cat Deluxe Silver
Value for money
Cat Deluxe Silver
Versatility
Cat Deluxe Silver
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cat Deluxe Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Simply BecauseAvon
Cat Deluxe SilverNaomi Campbell
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 371 votes
Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 40%Had 30%Want 31%
Category winnerSimply BecauseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
57%Like
1%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

371 votes

20%Love
38%Like
17%Ok
20%Dislike
4%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerSimply BecauseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity42
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityCat Deluxe Silver

SillageCat Deluxe Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value68
Category winnerCat Deluxe SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fresh90%
fruity80%
tropical70%
vanilla60%
powdery50%
fruity100%
floral92%
fresh84%
ozonic77%
aquatic69%
sweet61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LitchiRed AppleBergamot
Heart
PeonyCherry BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaWhite MuskWhite Wood
Top
MelonBlack CurrantLemon Zest
Heart
Cherry BlossomPink LotusPeony
Base
SaltPineappleMuskWhite Wood
InformationalShared notesPeony, Cherry Blossom and White Wood. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCat Deluxe SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex0
Women94
Men0
Unisex5
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCat Deluxe SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Simply Because opens with crisp red apple and sweet litchi before softening into fresh peony and cherry blossom. The dry-down relies on quiet white musk and pale woods, keeping the overall feel airy, clean, and uncomplicated. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a fresh floral scent without overwhel…

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Cat Deluxe Silver by Naomi Campbell brings a crisp splash of summer fruit. It combines refreshing melon and bright lemon zest with clean florals. A soft base of musk and white wood grounds the scent, creating an easy, everyday option for warm weather. It offers a nostalgic, clean feel reminiscent of late nineties fres…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Simply Because or Cat Deluxe Silver?

Cat Deluxe Silver takes 5 of 7 categories. Simply Because is rated 3.66/5 from 371 votes; Cat Deluxe Silver is rated 3.50/5 from 103 votes. Choose Simply Because for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Cat Deluxe Silver for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Simply Because or Cat Deluxe Silver?

Cat Deluxe Silver lasts longest (Cat Deluxe Silver 53/100, Simply Because 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Because or Cat Deluxe Silver?

Cat Deluxe Silver projects furthest (Cat Deluxe Silver 46/100, Simply Because 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Because and Cat Deluxe Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Peony, Cherry Blossom and White Wood.

Is Simply Because or Cat Deluxe Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Simply Because is the stronger pick. For winter, Cat Deluxe Silver is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Because and Cat Deluxe Silver?

Simply Because has top notes of Litchi, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and White Wood. Cat Deluxe Silver has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Pink Lotus and Peony, a base of Salt, Pineapple, Musk and White Wood.

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