M Generation vs Quorum Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
M Generation takes 5 of 7 categories.
M GenerationChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Quorum SilverChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
M Generation5/7
Quorum Silver2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- M Generation
- Community sentiment
- M Generation
- Longevity
- M Generation
- Sillage & projection
- M Generation
- Value for money
- Quorum Silver
- Versatility
- M Generation
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quorum Silver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
M GenerationMauboussinQuorum SilverAntonio PuigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
4.02/ 5 · 1,137 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerM GenerationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
227 votes
41%Love
44%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
929 votes
Category winnerM GenerationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM Generation
SillageM Generation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuorum SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody91%
amber83%
warm spicy74%
smoky65%
balsamic56%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
lavender61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sichuan PepperGingerBay LeafNutmegBergamot
Heart
IncenseCinnamonOrris RootJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodFrench labdanumVirginia CedarSandalwood
Top
GingerLavenderCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
NutmegPink PepperCinnamon
Base
Virginia CedarGuaiac WoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGinger, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter61
Day–
Night–
Category winnerM GenerationMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews50
Overall rank#270
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews274
Category winnerQuorum SilverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM Generation is a spicy, incense-led woody fragrance with a dry, polished character. It opens with pepper, ginger and bergamot, then moves into smoky incense, cinnamon and powdery iris before settling into smooth woods and labdanum. It suits someone who wants a masculine scent with presence rather than sweetness. Samp…
Reviews →Quorum Silver is a crisp woody spicy scent with ginger, pepper, lavender and a dry cedar base that gives it a clean, masculine edge. It opens bright, then settles into spicy woods with a slightly powdery amber warmth. It suits spring especially well, but many wearers find it flexible across most of the year. If you li…
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, M Generation or Quorum Silver?
M Generation takes 5 of 7 categories. M Generation is rated 4.08/5 from 287 votes; Quorum Silver is rated 4.02/5 from 1,137 votes. Choose M Generation for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Quorum Silver for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, M Generation or Quorum Silver?
They last about the same: M Generation 71/100, Quorum Silver 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, M Generation or Quorum Silver?
Projection is very close: M Generation 60/100, Quorum Silver 58/100 for sillage.
Do M Generation and Quorum Silver smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Cinnamon.
Is M Generation or Quorum Silver better for summer or winter?
For summer, M Generation is the stronger pick. For winter, M Generation is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in M Generation and Quorum Silver?
M Generation has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, French labdanum, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Quorum Silver has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Patchouli.
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