Bucephalus XII vs MCM Blue Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus XII takes 3 of 3 categories.
Bucephalus XIIChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MCM Blue SilverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Bucephalus XII3/3
MCM Blue Silver0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bucephalus XII
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XII
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bucephalus XII
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bucephalus XIIArmafMCM Blue SilverMCM - Mode Creation MunichWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
38 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus XII
SillageBucephalus XII
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
woody91%
powdery83%
amber74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange BlossomMint
Heart
SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top
LemonBergamotWatery NotesMintLavenderCinnamonNutmegCoriander
Heart
GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
LeatherIrisVetiverOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Nutmeg 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 seasonSpring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night91
No season votes yet
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#17,020
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#58,100
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBucephalus XIIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…
Reviews →MCM Blue Silver is a busy woody aquatic from 2000, built around bright citrus, watery freshness, minty herbs, fresh spice, soft florals, leather, iris, moss, woods, musk, vanilla, and caramel. On paper it has a long note list, and the one supplied review directly questions whether all of those materials are really not…
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, Bucephalus XII or MCM Blue Silver?
Bucephalus XII takes 3 of 3 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; MCM Blue Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose MCM Blue Silver for a aromatic and citrus character.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or MCM Blue Silver?
Bucephalus XII lasts longest (Bucephalus XII 72/100, MCM Blue Silver 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or MCM Blue Silver?
Bucephalus XII projects furthest (Bucephalus XII 64/100, MCM Blue Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus XII and MCM Blue Silver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Nutmeg and Musk.
Is Bucephalus XII or MCM Blue Silver better for summer or winter?
Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and MCM Blue Silver?
Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. MCM Blue Silver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Iris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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