Marjan Silver vs Bleu de Chanel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
76%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marjan Silver takes 6 of 7 categories.
Marjan SilverChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bleu de ChanelChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marjan Silver6/7
Bleu de Chanel1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bleu de Chanel
- Community sentiment
- Marjan Silver
- Longevity
- Marjan Silver
- Sillage & projection
- Marjan Silver
- Value for money
- Marjan Silver
- Versatility
- Marjan Silver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marjan Silver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marjan SilverArmafBleu de ChanelChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerBleu de ChanelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
33%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
47%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
19,939 votes
Category winnerMarjan SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarjan Silver
SillageMarjan Silver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarjan SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
green30%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
LemonMintGingerNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiver
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super
Base6-8 hrs
IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint. Durations are only published for Bleu de Chanel, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer100
Fall75
Winter43
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night87
Category winnerMarjan SilverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,883
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#27,830
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerMarjan SilverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarjan Silver by Armaf opens with a sharp grapefruit brightness, backed by a warm crackle of pink pepper. As the spray settles, ginger and mint slice through the initial citric noise, creating a cooler, metallic freshness. Cedar and dry vetiver anchor the base on skin, avoiding the typical sweet syrup found in modern …
Reviews →Bleu de Chanel starts with an unmistakable punch. Tart grapefruit and frozen mint jump off the sprayer right away. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol sting before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh ginger and pink pepper follow quickly, adding a sharp, fizzy bite that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the…
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, Marjan Silver or Bleu de Chanel?
Marjan Silver takes 6 of 7 categories. Marjan Silver is rated 4.22/5 from 36 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes. Choose Marjan Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Marjan Silver or Bleu de Chanel?
They last about the same: Marjan Silver 69/100, Bleu de Chanel 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Marjan Silver or Bleu de Chanel?
Marjan Silver projects furthest (Marjan Silver 65/100, Bleu de Chanel 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marjan Silver and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?
Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint.
Is Marjan Silver or Bleu de Chanel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marjan Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Bleu de Chanel is the stronger pick. Marjan Silver suits daytime wear; Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marjan Silver and Bleu de Chanel?
Marjan Silver has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lemon, Mint, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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