Fragrance comparison

The Drummer vs MCM Blue Silver

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Drummer

Zara

4.3614 votes

Rank #31,959 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Blue Silver

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.002 votes

Rank #52,711 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Drummer takes 3 of 3 categories.

The Drummer
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
MCM Blue Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

The Drummer3/3

MCM Blue Silver0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DrummerZara

MCM Blue SilverMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Drummer

SillageThe Drummer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderBergamotIrisPatchouliPepperAmberVetiverCardamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotWatery NotesMintLavenderCinnamonNutmegCoriander

Heart

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherIrisVetiverOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Iris and Patchouli. 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

Summer29

Fall57

Winter0

Day67

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe DrummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's The Drummer offers an easygoing, budget-friendly entry into the aromatic woody genre. It blends clean lavender and a sweet, powdery iris over a soft patchouli base, making it a comfortable everyday companion. The scent is approachable and clean, perfect for casual daytime wear when you want something pleasant a…

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MCM Blue Silver is a busy woody aquatic from 2000, built around bright citrus, watery freshness, minty herbs, fresh spice, soft florals, leather, iris, moss, woods, musk, vanilla, and caramel. On paper it has a long note list, and the one supplied review directly questions whether all of those materials are really not…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Drummer or MCM Blue Silver?

The Drummer takes 3 of 3 categories. The Drummer is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; MCM Blue Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Drummer for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose MCM Blue Silver for a aromatic and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, The Drummer or MCM Blue Silver?

The Drummer lasts longest (The Drummer 60/100, MCM Blue Silver 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Drummer or MCM Blue Silver?

The Drummer projects furthest (The Drummer 73/100, MCM Blue Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Drummer and MCM Blue Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Iris and Patchouli.

Is The Drummer or MCM Blue Silver better for summer or winter?

The Drummer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Drummer and MCM Blue Silver?

The Drummer features Lavender, Bergamot, Iris, Patchouli and Pepper. MCM Blue Silver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Iris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.