Fragrance comparison

Marjan Silver vs Bois Nuit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marjan Silver

Armaf

4.2236 votes

Rank #10,844 CitrusAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

Bois Nuit

Armaf

4.0196 votes

Rank #9,805 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marjan Silver takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marjan Silver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bois Nuit
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marjan Silver5/7

Bois Nuit2/7

Ratings & consensus: Marjan Silver
Community sentiment: Marjan Silver
Longevity: Marjan Silver
Sillage & projection: Bois Nuit
Value for money: Marjan Silver
Versatility: Marjan Silver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marjan SilverArmaf

Bois NuitArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.01/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerMarjan SilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

42%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerMarjan SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarjan Silver

SillageBois Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMarjan SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

aromatic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

LemonMintGingerNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiver

Top

GrapefruitMintPink PepperBergamot

Heart

CinnamonGingerLavenderNutmeg

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmberCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper 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 season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall75

Winter43

Day100

Night58

Spring33

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarjan SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#9,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerBois NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marjan 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 …

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Armaf Bois Nuit hits skin with an immediate punch of zesty grapefruit and cool mint. Instead of staying airy or clean, it quickly shifts into something warm and heavy. A heart of cinnamon and nutmeg gives the scent a spicy sweetness that commands attention. This is a bold option that makes its presence known right awa…

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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.

Which is better, Marjan Silver or Bois Nuit?

Marjan Silver takes 5 of 7 categories. Marjan Silver is rated 4.22/5 from 36 votes; Bois Nuit is rated 4.01/5 from 96 votes. Choose Marjan Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bois Nuit for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marjan Silver or Bois Nuit?

Marjan Silver lasts longest (Marjan Silver 69/100, Bois Nuit 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marjan Silver or Bois Nuit?

Projection is very close: Bois Nuit 67/100, Marjan Silver 65/100 for sillage.

Do Marjan Silver and Bois Nuit smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mint.

Is Marjan Silver or Bois Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marjan Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Nuit is the stronger pick. Marjan Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marjan Silver and Bois Nuit?

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. Bois Nuit has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ginger, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.