McGraw Silver vs Surreal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
McGraw SilverChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SurrealChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
McGraw Silver2/4
Surreal2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- McGraw Silver
- Sillage & projection
- Surreal
- Value for money
- Surreal
- 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 McGrawSurrealAdyan by AnfarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%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
Category winners
LongevityMcGraw Silver
SillageSurreal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSurrealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
green77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Water NotesGreen Leaves
Heart
LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron
Top
SaffronMangoMandarin OrangeBergamotGinger
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderJasmine
Base
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanHoneySandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall46
Winter23
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
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#23,991
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#51,131
PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMcGraw SilverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMcGraw 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 …
Reviews →Surreal by Adyan by Anfar is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Surreal was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Saffron, Mango, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Bourbon …
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, McGraw Silver or Surreal?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes; Surreal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Surreal for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, McGraw Silver or Surreal?
McGraw Silver lasts longest (McGraw Silver 62/100, Surreal 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, McGraw Silver or Surreal?
Surreal projects furthest (Surreal 50/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do McGraw Silver and Surreal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
Is McGraw Silver or Surreal better for summer or winter?
McGraw Silver suits daytime wear; Surreal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in McGraw Silver and Surreal?
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. Surreal has top notes of Saffron, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Honey and Sandalwood.
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