Marjan Silver vs Kardigan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
72%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marjan Silver takes 3 of 4 categories.
Marjan SilverChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
KardiganChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marjan Silver3/4
Kardigan1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kardigan
- Sillage & projection
- Marjan Silver
- Value for money
- Marjan Silver
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 SilverArmafKardiganL'Orientale FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
33%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKardigan
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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match72%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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
Top15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lemon. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer100
Fall75
Winter43
Day100
Night58
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#45,581
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…
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 Kardigan?
Marjan Silver takes 3 of 4 categories. Marjan Silver is rated 4.22/5 from 36 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Marjan Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Marjan Silver or Kardigan?
Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Marjan Silver 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marjan Silver or Kardigan?
Marjan Silver projects furthest (Marjan Silver 65/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marjan Silver and Kardigan smell similar?
Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lemon.
Is Marjan Silver or Kardigan better for summer or winter?
Marjan Silver suits daytime wear; Kardigan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marjan Silver and Kardigan?
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. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.
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