Fragrance comparison

McGraw Silver vs Cervo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #23,991 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Cervo

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #54,495 LavenderWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cervo takes 2 of 3 categories.

McGraw Silver
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cervo
Choose it for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

McGraw Silver1/3

Cervo2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

McGraw SilverTim McGraw

CervoParfum de Mahzen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCervo

SillageCervo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

lavender100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesGreen Leaves

Heart

LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron

Top20-30 mins

Spicy NotesSaffronCinnamonOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

LavenderOrange BlossomTobaccoPatchouliVetiver

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberWoody NotesCedarwoodAmbroxanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cervo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#54,495

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMcGraw SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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Cervo by Parfum de Mahzen smells like cracking open a fresh orange peel beside a jar of sweet cinnamon and golden saffron, followed quickly by clean French lavender. As it warms up on your skin, you get a comforting mix of sweet pipe tobacco and dry cedarwood wrapped in smooth vanilla and warm amber. It manages to bal…

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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, McGraw Silver or Cervo?

Cervo takes 2 of 3 categories. McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes; Cervo is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cervo for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, McGraw Silver or Cervo?

Cervo lasts longest (Cervo 80/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, McGraw Silver or Cervo?

Cervo projects furthest (Cervo 75/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do McGraw Silver and Cervo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is McGraw Silver or Cervo better for summer or winter?

McGraw Silver suits daytime wear; Cervo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in McGraw Silver and Cervo?

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. Cervo has top notes of Spicy Notes, Saffron, Cinnamon and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Tobacco and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Woody Notes.