Supremacy Silver Intense vs Silver Mountain Water
Afnan vs Creed
Afnan Supremacy Silver Intense is widely regarded as a clone of Creed Silver Mountain Water, making this a classic budget-versus-original showdown worth breaking down honestly.
| Supremacy Silver Intense | Silver Mountain Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Afnan | Creed |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | masculine | unisex |
| Top Notes | bergamot, neroli, aldehydes, mandarin | bergamot, mandarin, aldehydes, neroli |
| Heart Notes | green tea, black currant, petitgrain | green tea, black currant, sandalwood |
| Base Notes | white musk, sandalwood, galbanum | white musk, petitgrain, galbanum |
| Best Seasons | spring, summer | spring, summer, fall |
Shared Notes (10)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What People Say
Afnan Supremacy Silver Intense
The crisp, metallic-aquatic opening — bergamot cutting through a cool, almost mineral-green freshness — is widely praised as a convincing lift from its Creed Silver Mountain Water inspiration at a fraction of the cost.
Green tea and petitgrain give the heart a clean, slightly vegetal bite that keeps it from smelling like a generic aquatic, and reviewers specifically call out how 'wearable' and inoffensive this combination is in professional settings.
The sweetness added to the heart — likely from the black currant — pulls it noticeably away from the icy, austere feel of SMW, and people who own the original often say Supremacy Silver Intense reads as a watered-down, sugary cousin rather than a true clone.
Longevity is a persistent complaint; after an impressive opening, many users report the scent collapses relatively quickly and becomes a faint skin-level trace, especially in warm, dry conditions.
Longevity: Roughly 4-6 hours on skin, often fading to a faint musk well before that; moderate at best, with many reporting it needs reapplication mid-day.
Value: For a budget-tier buy, it delivers a credible aquatic freshness that punches above its price class in the opening, but the relatively short longevity means you'll go through the bottle faster than expected, which softens the value argument over time.
Creed Silver Mountain Water
The aldehydes create a distinctive metallic sparkle that makes the opening feel genuinely crisp and mountain-air fresh
Green tea note adds an unusual herbal quality that sets it apart from typical aquatics
Performance is weak for the price point - becomes a skin scent within 2-3 hours
The metallic aldehydes can smell harsh or detergent-like to some noses
Longevity: 3-4 hours before becoming a skin scent
Value: Overpriced for what you get - similar freshness available for much less
The Verdict
If you love the crisp, aquatic-metallic vibe of Silver Mountain Water but can't justify the splurge, Afnan delivers a surprisingly faithful interpretation — slightly sweeter and less refined, but perfectly wearable. Those who prioritize longevity and a polished, unisex versatility may find Creed's smoother dry-down worth the premium. For everyday wear and blind-buy confidence, the Afnan is the smarter value pick.
Afnan Supremacy Silver Intense
Creed Silver Mountain Water