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Blue de Chance vs Marjan Silver

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

Updated 158 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marjan Silver takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Blue de Chance

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer.

  • Marjan Silver

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue de Chance0/7
Marjan Silver7/7
Ratings & consensus
Marjan Silver
Community sentiment
Marjan Silver
Longevity
Marjan Silver
Sillage & projection
Marjan Silver
Value for money
Marjan Silver
Versatility
Marjan Silver
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Marjan Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blue de ChanceMaison Alhambra
Marjan SilverArmaf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
4.22/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
Category winnerMarjan SilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
38%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate

122 votes

47%Love
33%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMarjan SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityMarjan Silver

SillageMarjan Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value90
Category winnerMarjan SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
green30%
Scent match77%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart
GingerJasmineNutmeg
Base
White MuskIncenseSandalwoodVetiverCedarPatchouliLabdanum
Top
GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
LemonMintGingerNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall57
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall75
Winter43
Day100
Night58
Category winnerMarjan SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex10
Women5
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMarjan SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue de Chance by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men. It opens with bright citrus and mint before settling into a heart of ginger and nutmeg. The base provides a musky, woody foundation. It works well as a versatile daily scent for casual office settings or relaxed weekend wear in moderate …

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Marjan Silver by Armaf opens with a sharp grapefruit brightness, backed by a warm crackle of pink pepper. As the spray settles, ginger and mint slice through the initial citric noise, creating a cooler, metallic freshness. Cedar and dry vetiver anchor the base on skin, avoiding the typical sweet syrup found in modern …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue de Chance or Marjan Silver?

Marjan Silver takes 7 of 7 categories. Blue de Chance is rated 3.61/5 from 122 votes; Marjan Silver is rated 4.22/5 from 36 votes. Choose Blue de Chance for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer. Choose Marjan Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue de Chance or Marjan Silver?

Marjan Silver lasts longest (Marjan Silver 69/100, Blue de Chance 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue de Chance or Marjan Silver?

Marjan Silver projects furthest (Marjan Silver 65/100, Blue de Chance 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue de Chance and Marjan Silver smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper.

Is Blue de Chance or Marjan Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue de Chance is the stronger pick. For winter, Marjan Silver is the stronger pick. Marjan Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue de Chance and Marjan Silver?

Blue de Chance has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Incense, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Marjan Silver has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lemon, Mint, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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