Fragrance comparison

Magic vs McGraw Silver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #72,782 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #23,991 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

McGraw Silver takes 1 of 1 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.
McGraw Silver
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic0/1

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

MagicExotic Scents

McGraw SilverTim McGraw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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 hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

Top

Water NotesGreen Leaves

Heart

LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Saffron, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMcGraw SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic by Exotic Scents opens with a bright flash of zesty bergamot, tangy tangerine, and pink pepper before revealing its rich, resinous core. Thick golden honey and woody oud blend seamlessly with nutmeg and warm cinnamon, creating an inviting, spicy and sweet atmosphere that feels deeply comforting on the skin. As t…

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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 …

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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.

Do Magic and McGraw Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Saffron, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Magic or McGraw Silver better for summer or winter?

McGraw Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and McGraw Silver?

Magic has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Ambroxan. 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.