Marj vs McGraw Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marj takes 6 of 7 categories.
MarjChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
McGraw SilverChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marj6/7
McGraw Silver1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Marj
- Community sentiment
- Marj
- Longevity
- Marj
- Sillage & projection
- Marj
- Value for money
- Marj
- Versatility
- McGraw Silver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marj
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarjAhmed Al MaghribiMcGraw SilverTim McGrawWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 374 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%
Category winnerMarjRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
23%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
182 votes
20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerMarjMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarj
SillageMarj
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarjBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
animalic61%
aquatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
green77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyOudPink PepperelemiNutmegBergamotMandarin
Heart
Cashmere WoodSaffronOrange BlossomJasmineCinnamonPatchouliVetiver
Base
AgarwoodLeatherAmberRaspberryAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodMusk
Top
Water NotesGreen Leaves
Heart
LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Orange Blossom, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer41
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer77
Fall46
Winter23
Day100
Night46
Category winnerMcGraw SilverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#125
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#23,991
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerMarjHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarj is a bold unisex scent built around honey, saffron, woods and oud, with white florals softening the richer edges. It opens spicy and dense, then settles into a sweet ambery leather-wood drydown with musk and a slightly animalic warmth. It is widely praised for strong projection and very long wear, but the opening…
Reviews →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 …
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, Marj or McGraw Silver?
Marj takes 6 of 7 categories. Marj is rated 4.23/5 from 374 votes; McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose Marj for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Marj or McGraw Silver?
Marj lasts longest (Marj 91/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marj or McGraw Silver?
Marj projects furthest (Marj 86/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marj and McGraw Silver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Orange Blossom, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
Is Marj or McGraw Silver better for summer or winter?
For summer, McGraw Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Marj is the stronger pick. McGraw Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marj and McGraw Silver?
Marj has top notes of Honey, Oud, Pink Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Saffron, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood, Leather, Amber and Raspberry. 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.
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