Fragrance comparison

037 This Is Magic vs Absolute Man

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

4 wins

037 This Is Magic

Stradivarius

3.8715 votes

Rank #40,752 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Absolute Man

Bruno Banani

3.53214 votes

Rank #17,439 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

037 This Is Magic takes 4 of 5 categories.

037 This Is Magic
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolute Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

037 This Is Magic4/5

Absolute Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: 037 This Is Magic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 037 This Is Magic
Sillage & projection: 037 This Is Magic
Value for money: 037 This Is Magic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolute Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

037 This Is MagicStradivarius

Absolute ManBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.53/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 41%Had 47%Want 11%

Category winner037 This Is MagicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

11%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

214 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity037 This Is Magic

Sillage037 This Is Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winner037 This Is MagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber83%

woody65%

fruity48%

aldehydic30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

amber69%

ozonic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

Amber

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart

Violet LeafLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Woody Notes and Amber. 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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex0

Women88

Men98

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAbsolute ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stradivarius 037 This Is Magic opens with a bright pop of mandarin orange before settling into warm woody notes and a golden amber base. The citrus top note feels fresh and fizzy for the first twenty minutes. As the immediate brightness clears, soft dry woods surface alongside a subtle amber warmth. It stays comfortab…

Reviews →

Absolute Man by Bruno Banani is a bright, synthetic citrus fragrance that leans heavily into energy drink accords. It is built for a casual spring afternoon or gym bag refresh. It is not trying to be a complex office signature, but rather a simple, punchy pick me up for younger guys.

Reviews →

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, 037 This Is Magic or Absolute Man?

037 This Is Magic takes 4 of 5 categories. 037 This Is Magic is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Absolute Man is rated 3.53/5 from 214 votes. Choose 037 This Is Magic for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolute Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 037 This Is Magic or Absolute Man?

037 This Is Magic lasts longest (037 This Is Magic 63/100, Absolute Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 037 This Is Magic or Absolute Man?

037 This Is Magic projects furthest (037 This Is Magic 56/100, Absolute Man 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 037 This Is Magic and Absolute Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is 037 This Is Magic or Absolute Man better for summer or winter?

037 This Is Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 037 This Is Magic and Absolute Man?

037 This Is Magic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Amber. Absolute Man has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.