Fragrance comparison

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver vs Magnifiq

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver

Claus Porto

4.506 votes

Rank #51,804 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Magnifiq

Armaf

3.7629 votes

Rank #32,224 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnifiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Magnifiq
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver0/4

Magnifiq4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & VetyverClaus Porto

MagnifiqArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

3.76/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

34%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMagnifiq

SillageMagnifiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMagnifiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

rose77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliRoseJasmineVetiver

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineMimosaYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskPatchouliVanillaVetiverTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring55

Summer64

Fall91

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMagnifiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver by Claus Porto presents a classic chypre profile that balances brisk citrus with deep earthiness. The opening brings an instant burst of tart bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through warm air with crisp clarity. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals…

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Armaf Magnifiq opens with a sharp burst of sweet mandarin orange and tart bergamot, creating a bright citrus introduction. Within minutes, the initial sparkle yields to a dense bouquet of rose and powdery mimosa, which grounds the blend. As the hours pass on warm skin, the base of earthy patchouli, vetiver, and dark v…

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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, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Magnifiq?

Magnifiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Magnifiq is rated 3.76/5 from 29 votes. Choose Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Magnifiq for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Magnifiq?

Magnifiq lasts longest (Magnifiq 69/100, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Magnifiq?

Magnifiq projects furthest (Magnifiq 62/100, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Magnifiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Magnifiq better for summer or winter?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver suits daytime wear; Magnifiq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Magnifiq?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Magnifiq has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.