Ajmal Silver Shade vs Assaf Frankel Silver

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water.

At a glance

Ajmal Silver Shade costs £13.40 and Assaf Frankel Silver costs £96.96, so Ajmal Silver Shade is £83.56 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 21 distinct notes listed across both (10%). Ajmal Silver Shade is EDP and listed as unisex, while Assaf Frankel Silver is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water.

Ajmal Silver Shade

Ajmal Silver Shade is a 2012 aromatic fruity unisex eau de parfum built squarely in the icy fresh style lane, Ajmal Silver Shade takes Creed Silver Mountain Water as its clear reference point and reproduces the same crisp, metallic, mountain air feeling at a fraction of the price.

Assaf Frankel Silver

Frankel Silver is a fresh aquatic composition built around green tea, blackcurrant and a sandalwood musk base, inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water.

Ajmal Silver Shade, dupe of Creed Silver Mountain WaterAssaf Frankel Silver, dupe of Creed Silver Mountain Water

Comparison

Ajmal Silver ShadeAssaf Frankel Silver
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/106.5/10
Projection7.5/106.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.5/10
Value for money9.0/107.0/10
Price£13.40£96.96
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byCreed Silver Mountain WaterCreed Silver Mountain Water

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ajmal Silver Shade

Top Notes

  • Violet Leaf
  • Plum
  • Black Currant
  • Lime
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Iris

Base Notes

  • Cedar
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Civet

Assaf Frankel Silver

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Sweet Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Green Tea
  • Blackcurrant

Base Notes

  • Petitgrain
  • Galbanum
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Silver Shade lists Violet Leaf, Plum, Black Currant, Lime, Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Amber and Civet that Assaf Frankel Silver does not.

Assaf Frankel Silver lists Orange, Sweet Lemon, Green Tea, Blackcurrant, Petitgrain and Galbanum that Ajmal Silver Shade does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Rose
  • Violet
  • Iris
  • Animalic
  • Metallic

Assaf Frankel Silver

  • Sweet
  • Powdery
  • Herbal
  • Iris
  • Green

Both share Iris. Ajmal Silver Shade also lists Fresh, Amber, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Fruity, Aquatic, Aromatic, Rose, Violet, Animalic and Metallic. Assaf Frankel Silver also lists Sweet, Powdery, Herbal and Green.

Vibes

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic
  • Compliment

Assaf Frankel Silver

  • Clean
  • Sweet

Both share Clean. Ajmal Silver Shade also lists Fresh, Warm, Modern, Feminine, Masculine, Aquatic and Compliment. Assaf Frankel Silver also lists Sweet.

Occasions

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Outdoor

Assaf Frankel Silver

  • Daytime
  • Spring

Both share Spring. Ajmal Silver Shade also lists Evening, Casual, Office, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Gym and Outdoor. Assaf Frankel Silver also lists Daytime.

Performance

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Compliment magnet
  • Subtle
  • Linear
  • Strong performance

Assaf Frankel Silver

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Ajmal Silver Shade lists Compliment magnet, Subtle, Linear and Strong performance. Assaf Frankel Silver lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Soft floral

Assaf Frankel Silver

  • Citrus aromatic

Ajmal Silver Shade lists Soft floral. Assaf Frankel Silver lists Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ajmal Silver Shade (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Silver Shade (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Silver Shade (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Silver Shade (£13.40)

Ajmal Silver Shade leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price. They are level on scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Silver Shade has 1 community review and Assaf Frankel Silver has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Silver Shade or Assaf Frankel Silver?

Ajmal Silver Shade costs £13.40 and Assaf Frankel Silver costs £96.96, so Ajmal Silver Shade is £83.56 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Silver Shade or Assaf Frankel Silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Assaf Frankel Silver 6.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Silver Shade rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Silver Shade or Assaf Frankel Silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Assaf Frankel Silver 6.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Silver Shade rates higher.

Which is closer to Creed Silver Mountain Water, Ajmal Silver Shade or Assaf Frankel Silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Assaf Frankel Silver 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Ajmal Silver Shade or Assaf Frankel Silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Assaf Frankel Silver 7.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Silver Shade rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Silver Shade and Assaf Frankel Silver share?

They share 2 notes: Sandalwood and Musk.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Silver Shade and Assaf Frankel Silver?

Ajmal Silver Shade is tagged for Evening, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Gym and Outdoor. Assaf Frankel Silver is tagged for Daytime and Spring.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Creed Silver Mountain Water vs Ajmal Silver Shade
  • Creed Silver Mountain Water vs Assaf Frankel Silver

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