Fragrance comparison

McGraw Silver vs Turbulent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #23,991 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turbulent

Nick Ricardo Collection

4.2512 votes

Rank #35,299 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turbulent takes 4 of 5 categories.

McGraw Silver
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Turbulent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

McGraw Silver1/5

Turbulent4/5

Ratings & consensus: Turbulent
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Turbulent
Sillage & projection: Turbulent
Value for money: Turbulent
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

TurbulentNick Ricardo Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerTurbulentRating 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

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTurbulent

SillageTurbulent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTurbulentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%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

Top

PatchouliAmberVanillaBergamotMyrrh

Heart

LabdanumTonka BeanGeraniumOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

SandalwoodMuskLeatherSaffron

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#35,299

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Turbulent by Nick Ricardo Collection is a bold oriental floral fragrance for both men and women. It opens with bright patchouli and warm amber, settling into a heart of labdanum, tonka bean, and geranium. The base leaves a lasting impression with sandalwood, leather, and saffron. It works best as an autumn evening sce…

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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 Turbulent?

Turbulent takes 4 of 5 categories. McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes; Turbulent is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Turbulent for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, McGraw Silver or Turbulent?

They last about the same: Turbulent 63/100, McGraw Silver 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, McGraw Silver or Turbulent?

Turbulent projects furthest (Turbulent 61/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do McGraw Silver and Turbulent smell similar?

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

Is McGraw Silver or Turbulent better for summer or winter?

McGraw Silver suits daytime wear; Turbulent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in McGraw Silver and Turbulent?

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. Turbulent has top notes of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Leather and Saffron.