Maharjan Silver

There are fragrances that make an entrance with a bang, and then there are those that quietly slip in, weaving themselves into the air until you can't help but take notice. Maharjan Silver is the latter — a hidden gem that reveals its brilliance slowly, but leaves a lasting impression. The first spritz greets you with a fresh burst of citrus — bergamot and mandarin orange intertwine, as if they've just been plucked from an orchard at the height of summer. These top notes aren't the cloying, synthetic toilet citrus you'd expect; they're vividly natural. The opening is bright and daylight-sunny. But just as quickly as the citrus shines, the fragrance begins to reveal deeper layers. Floral notes step forward, soft and elegant, adding an almost powdery touch. The florals are delicate. Yet it doesn't stop there. As the florals begin to soften, a woody, earthy vetiver emerges, wrapping itself around musky undertones. The scent becomes smooth, almost metallic, with whispers of animalistic funky leather and birch adding an unexpected edge. The overall composition is wonderfully three-dimensional. Despite its lightness, it has a surprising weight to it. The balance between freshness and depth is masterfully executed. It's airy and watery, yet there's an undeniable richness to it. In terms of performance, projection is moderate, lingering just close enough to be noticed. It compensates with longevity. Hours later, you'll still catch delicate traces on your skin, gradually evolving throughout the day. This is my go-to fragrance for warmer days — there's something about its breezy freshness that makes it just perfect to me. While it leans masculine, the floral notes make it versatile enough for women to enjoy just as much. I can only compare this to Rasasi Entebaa, but dial down the sweetness and the Middle Eastern flair. Where Entebaa feels rich with fruits, this fragrance is more Western, with a focus on clean lines and subtle elegance. Among my male guests who've sampled my collection, it's consistently described as 'the next one I'll buy'. And I get it — it's one of those rare finds that speaks to most wearers' taste without trying too hard. There's an irony in how underappreciated it is, considering how well-crafted and universally appealing the scent truly is. Maharjan Silver is a hidden diamond in Middle Eastern perfumery, offering a heavenly bright scent that deserves far more attention than it gets. Masterclass in balance. Opening note: 9 Sillage/Projection: 7+ Dry down: 9+ Longevity: 9 Blend/Composition: 10- Versatility: 9 Uniqueness: 8 Value for money: 9 Bottle design/Aesthetics: 8+ Overall experience: 9+ Blind-buy rating: 8+

Got a sample pack for this, projection and sillage might be average but the longevity is crazy though. I sprayed once on my wrist at 9pm, i got home, take a shower and then sleep and woke up at 6am and it still there. With enough sprays this could really hold its own for atleast 10 hours. Scent wise, for the lack of better words, its a very masspleasing smell. Nothing too complex, just a soft and relaxing fragrance for me. I could easily rock this in the hotter weather. Gave some of my friends a smell and they all liked it. Some even ask for links, i guess its that good.

Nose Note #390 The Creed SMW as we know it. This is a little brighter with more emphasis on orange/bergamot than the OG. And in the OG I can smell black currant well, here there's none of that. Still I love it. This DNA is my wife's ultimate favourite on me. Lasts very well, on par with Armaf Sillage - so if you are deciding between the two, you can choose this, it's cheaper. The metallic note is present, in case you are a fan of it 9/10. I give it the same credit as the OG. A masterpiece. Although it gets a little tiresome after a few weeks.

The best CSMW clone I’ve tried! This blows Armaf Sillage out of the water!!!!! It takes the rose out of it and leaves the rest. I’m so glad that I gave this one a shot. It last forever too!

Ooh this one is nice. I tend to lean more on wearing this than SMW. Its more pleasing to my nose especially on the opening. The dry down is more of SMW.