Fragrance comparison

Sterling vs 108

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sterling

Boadicea the Victorious

3.6411 votes

Rank #45,896 GreenLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

108

ScentBar

3.9314 votes

Rank #50,468 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sterling takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sterling
Choose it for a green and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
108
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sterling3/5

1082/5

Ratings & consensus: 108
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sterling
Sillage & projection: Sterling
Value for money: 108
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sterling

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SterlingBoadicea the Victorious

108ScentBar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winner108Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

0%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

21%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySterling

SillageSterling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value75

Category winner108Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

leather83%

aromatic65%

animalic48%

balsamic30%

green100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Tea

Heart

Galbanum

Base

LeatherMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotCassisGreen TeaPetitgrainMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Notes

Base

Black CurrantMuskSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Galbanum and Musk. 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

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,468

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSterlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sterling by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and earthy green tea. The initial green intensity settles into a heavy, dark base of raw leather and animalic musk, smoothed slightly by dry vanilla and tonka bean. Its bitter botanical edges stay crisp against the heavy leather foundation…

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108 by ScentBar presents a bright, green-citrus profile that balances tart bergamot and mandarin with crisp green tea and petitgrain. Designed for daily wear, it feels clean and approachable, moving from a sharp, zesty opening into a delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley and soft white florals. It is a versatile, moder…

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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, Sterling or 108?

Sterling takes 3 of 5 categories. Sterling is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; 108 is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sterling for a green and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 108 for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sterling or 108?

Sterling lasts longest (Sterling 85/100, 108 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sterling or 108?

Sterling projects furthest (Sterling 83/100, 108 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sterling and 108 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Galbanum and Musk.

Is Sterling or 108 better for summer or winter?

Sterling suits daytime wear; 108 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sterling and 108?

Sterling has top notes of Green Tea, heart notes of Galbanum, a base of Leather, Musk and Vanilla. 108 has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Green Tea and Petitgrain, heart notes of White Flowers, Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes, a base of Black Currant, Musk, Sandalwood and Galbanum.