Fragrance comparison

Zagara e Patchouli vs MCM Blue Silver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Zagara e Patchouli

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

3.717 votes

Rank #64,559 Fresh SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Blue Silver

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.002 votes

Rank #58,193 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 3 categories.

Zagara e Patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MCM Blue Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Zagara e Patchouli2/3

MCM Blue Silver1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zagara e Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Zagara e Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MCM Blue Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

MCM Blue SilverMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZagara e Patchouli

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperMint

Heart2-4 hrs

African Orange FlowerBergamot

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

Top

LemonBergamotWatery NotesMintLavenderCinnamonNutmegCoriander

Heart

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherIrisVetiverOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zagara e Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

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#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMCM Blue SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dr. Vranjes Firenze Zagara e Patchouli is a crisp, aromatic chypre that unites bright Mediterranean citrus blossoms with deep, earthy greenery. The first spray delivers a cooling blast of crushed garden mint and zesty white pepper, which immediately clears the air without smelling like chewing gum or toothpaste. As th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zagara e Patchouli or MCM Blue Silver?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 3 categories. Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; MCM Blue Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MCM Blue Silver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Zagara e Patchouli or MCM Blue Silver?

Zagara e Patchouli lasts longest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, MCM Blue Silver 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zagara e Patchouli or MCM Blue Silver?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, MCM Blue Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zagara e Patchouli and MCM Blue Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Zagara e Patchouli or MCM Blue Silver better for summer or winter?

Zagara e Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zagara e Patchouli and MCM Blue Silver?

Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli. 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.