Fragrance comparison

McGraw Silver vs Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,112 ratings analysed

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #23,991 AquaticWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense

Prada

4.412,087 votes

Rank #25,928 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

McGraw Silver
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

McGraw Silver3/7

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense
Community sentiment: Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense
Longevity: Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense
Sillage & projection: Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense
Value for money: McGraw Silver
Versatility: McGraw Silver
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

Prada Amber Pour Homme IntensePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

4.41/ 5 · 2,087 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada Amber Pour Homme IntenseRating 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

60%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,087 votes

Category winnerPrada Amber Pour Homme IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPrada Amber Pour Homme Intense

SillagePrada Amber Pour Homme Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMcGraw SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody 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

Notes

MyrrhPatchouliAmberVanilleBergamotLabdanumSaffronSandalwoodMuskLeatherTonka BeanOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Sandalwood, Musk and Saffron. Durations are only published for Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Spring46

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Category winnerMcGraw SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,928

PerfumerNot listed

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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Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense takes the clean, soapy barbershop DNA of the original 2006 release and steers it directly into shadowy, resinous warmth. The experience begins with a brisk slap of Italian bergamot that cuts through cold air before Somalia myrrh and Indonesian patchouli take command. It smells like dark,…

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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 Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense?

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes; Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense is rated 4.41/5 from 2,087 votes. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, McGraw Silver or Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense?

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense lasts longest (Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense 74/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, McGraw Silver or Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense?

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense projects furthest (Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense 61/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do McGraw Silver and Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Musk and Saffron.

Is McGraw Silver or Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, McGraw Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense is the stronger pick. McGraw Silver suits daytime wear; Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in McGraw Silver and Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense?

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. Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense features Myrrh, Patchouli, Amber, Vanille and Bergamot.