Bamboo River 竹涧 vs McGraw Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
McGraw Silver takes 1 of 1 categories.
Bamboo River 竹涧Choose it for a woody and fruity character.
McGraw SilverChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bamboo River 竹涧0/1
McGraw Silver1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- McGraw Silver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bamboo River 竹涧Ladybug 述之有味McGraw SilverTim McGrawWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.76/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity83%
sweet65%
earthy48%
aromatic30%
aquatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
green77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FigCucumberGreen Leaves
Heart
BambooFlowers
Base
VetiverSandalwoodMusk
Top
Water NotesGreen Leaves
Heart
LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron
InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Vetiver, Sandalwood 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 seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer77
Fall46
Winter23
Day100
Night46
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#78,347
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,885
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerMcGraw SilverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBamboo River opens with a cold, watery crispness that feels like walking into a shaded grove after rain. The initial burst of cucumber and green leaves provides an immediate cooling sensation, while a subtle note of fig adds a soft, green sweetness that keeps it from feeling sterile. As it settles, a quiet bamboo acco…
Reviews →McGraw Silver is a light woody aquatic built around watery greens, lavender, and a soft musky wood base. It comes across clean, easy, and slightly sharp, with a leafy freshness that suits warm weather and casual wear. Reviews suggest a pleasant, safe style rather than a standout one. Expect modest projection, limited …
Reviews →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, Bamboo River 竹涧 or McGraw Silver?
McGraw Silver takes 1 of 1 categories. Bamboo River 竹涧 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose Bamboo River 竹涧 for a woody and fruity character. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Bamboo River 竹涧 and McGraw Silver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
Is Bamboo River 竹涧 or McGraw Silver better for summer or winter?
McGraw Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bamboo River 竹涧 and McGraw Silver?
Bamboo River 竹涧 has top notes of Fig, Cucumber and Green Leaves, heart notes of Bamboo and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. McGraw Silver has top notes of Water Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Lavender, Sequoia and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Saffron.
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