Marjan Silver vs Blue de Chance
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
77%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marjan Silver takes 7 of 7 categories.
Marjan SilverChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blue de ChanceChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer.
Marjan Silver7/7
Blue de Chance0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Marjan Silver
- 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 SilverArmafBlue de ChanceMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
3.61/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
Category winnerMarjan SilverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
33%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
26%Love
38%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
122 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%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match77%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
Top
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart
GingerJasmineNutmeg
Base
White MuskIncenseSandalwoodVetiverCedarPatchouliLabdanum
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer100
Fall75
Winter43
Day100
Night58
Spring94
Summer100
Fall57
Winter22
Day–
Night–
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#19,744
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →Blue de Chance by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men. It opens with bright citrus and mint before settling into a heart of ginger and nutmeg. The base provides a musky, woody foundation. It works well as a versatile daily scent for casual office settings or relaxed weekend wear in moderate …
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 Blue de Chance?
Marjan Silver takes 7 of 7 categories. Marjan Silver is rated 4.22/5 from 36 votes; Blue de Chance is rated 3.61/5 from 122 votes. Choose Marjan Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blue de Chance for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Marjan Silver or Blue de Chance?
Marjan Silver lasts longest (Marjan Silver 69/100, Blue de Chance 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marjan Silver or Blue de Chance?
Marjan Silver projects furthest (Marjan Silver 65/100, Blue de Chance 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marjan Silver and Blue de Chance smell similar?
Very similar: a 77% 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 Blue de Chance better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marjan Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Marjan Silver is the stronger pick. Marjan Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marjan Silver and Blue de Chance?
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. Blue de Chance has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Incense, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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