Marfa Eau de Parfum bottle Marfa
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2016
££££ Price Tier ££
Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum bottle Hundred Silent Ways

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Marfa Eau de Parfum
Marfa is a creamy, sweet tuberose powerhouse that splits opinion. You'll either adore its rich, white floral swagger or find it a bit too much, even headache-inducing. It’s certainly got staying power for those who fall for its captivating charm.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
This one's a crowd-pleasing, 'rich auntie' white floral that manages to be both safe and sophisticated. Don't listen to the 'it's just like Black Opium' brigade - it's far more refined, though its divisive performance means sampling is essential.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 6%
Floral 32% 39%
Fruity 19% 13%
Green 0% 4%
Sweet 39% 37%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 10% 15%
Earthy 1% 6%
Animalic 10% 6%
Fresh 9% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Marfa EdP
Hundred Silent Ways EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 54% vs 36%
Mandarin 45% vs 26%
Only in Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
Tuberose 38%
Only in Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
Gardenia 37% Jasmine 33% Orris 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 45%
Sandalwood 20% vs 31%
Only in Marfa Eau de Parfum
Musk 20% Tonka Bean 19% Cedar 17%
Only in Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 23%

Accords

Marfa Eau de Parfum Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
100%
87%
Tuberose
62%
73%
Vanilla
77%
75%
Sweet
50%
64%
Powdery
71%
70%
Woody
63%
55%
Citrus
55%
Animalic
46%
49%
Fruity
52%
Iris
45%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Tuberose shared
87%
62%
Vanilla shared
73%
77%
Sweet shared
75%
50%
Powdery shared
64%
71%
Woody shared
70%
63%
55%
Animalic shared
55%
46%
Fruity shared
49%
52%
45%

Performance

Marfa Eau de Parfum Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Marfa Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Marfa's heady white florals and significant projection make it a bit much for a conservative office, but its powerful sillage and longevity are ideal for making an impression on a date or at formal events. It can be worn casually too, especially for brunch or spring outings, as noted by reviewers.

Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet and prominent white floral profile, along with a decent projection (for some), makes it perfect for dates and evening events. While many find it suitable for work, its strength could be too much if oversprayed, pulling down the office score slightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Peach, Tuberose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Marfa Eau de Parfum
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