Fragrance comparison

Marc Joseph for Women vs Silver Light

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marc Joseph for Women

Marc Joseph

3.8715 votes

Rank #43,599 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Silver Light

Linn Young

3.2958 votes

Rank #19,181 SweetPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marc Joseph for Women
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silver Light
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marc Joseph for Women4/5

Silver Light1/5

Ratings & consensus: Marc Joseph for Women
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marc Joseph for Women
Sillage & projection: Marc Joseph for Women
Value for money: Marc Joseph for Women
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silver Light

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph

Silver LightLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%

3.29/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

16%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMarc Joseph for Women

SillageMarc Joseph for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

patchouli92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

honey61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPeachOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet LeafPlum

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskMossAmber

Top

Cotton CandyJasmineCoconutBergamotCassisMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelDark ChocolateAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSilver LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph for Women delivers an easygoing splash of sweet nectar and clean florals. The first spray punches with juicy litchi, sweet peach, and bright mandarin orange. It smells bright, cheerful, and immediately accessible. Give it five minutes. The sharp initial alcohol lift quickly evaporates, letting a heart of d…

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Silver Light by Linn Young opens with a sharp burst of spun cotton candy, juicy melon, and tangy cassis. Bright bergamot and sweet mandarin orange cut through the initial sugary blast, giving the top notes a fruity pop. The scent soon shifts into a heavy heart of dark honey, ripe plum, and soft jasmine. Deep patchoul…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marc Joseph for Women or Silver Light?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 4 of 5 categories. Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes. Choose Marc Joseph for Women for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silver Light for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Women or Silver Light?

Marc Joseph for Women lasts longest (Marc Joseph for Women 71/100, Silver Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Women or Silver Light?

Projection is very close: Marc Joseph for Women 69/100, Silver Light 67/100 for sillage.

Do Marc Joseph for Women and Silver Light smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Marc Joseph for Women or Silver Light better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Joseph for Women and Silver Light?

Marc Joseph for Women has top notes of Litchi, Peach, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Moss and Amber. Silver Light has top notes of Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Apricot, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Amber.