Fragrance comparison

Albatros vs Magnolia Purpurea

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Albatros

Mendittorosa

3.8163 votes

Rank #25,077 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Magnolia Purpurea

I Profumi di Firenze

4.006 votes

Rank #39,775 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnolia Purpurea takes 2 of 3 categories.

Albatros
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Magnolia Purpurea
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Albatros1/3

Magnolia Purpurea2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlbatrosMendittorosa

Magnolia PurpureaI Profumi di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

63 votes

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagnolia Purpurea

SillageMagnolia Purpurea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

floral100%

white floral92%

rose84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesOzonic notesAnise

Heart

PineappleRose

Base

Haitian VetiverCashmere WoodWhite MuskMoroccan CedarVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyLilyPineappleJasmineVioletCyclamen

Base6-8 hrs

Haitian VetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rose, Haitian Vetiver and White Musk. Durations are only published for Magnolia Purpurea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall27

Winter4

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,077

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAlbatrosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mendittorosa Albatros opens with a cold burst of watery notes, ozonic air, and sharp star anise. The initial marine blast settles quickly into a fresh heart where tart pineapple meets sheer rose petals, creating a crisp fruitiness without heavy sugar. As the scent dries down over several hours, Haitian vetiver, Morocc…

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Magnolia Purpurea by I Profumi di Firenze presents a classic Italian floral bouquet with a sunny, vintage soul. The perfume opens with a sharp burst of brisk lemon that quickly cuts through the air. Within five minutes, that zesty citrus gives way to a lush, creamy floral heart dominated by southern magnolia, velvety …

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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, Albatros or Magnolia Purpurea?

Magnolia Purpurea takes 2 of 3 categories. Albatros is rated 3.81/5 from 63 votes; Magnolia Purpurea is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Albatros for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Magnolia Purpurea for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Albatros or Magnolia Purpurea?

Magnolia Purpurea lasts longest (Magnolia Purpurea 100/100, Albatros 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Albatros or Magnolia Purpurea?

Magnolia Purpurea projects furthest (Magnolia Purpurea 83/100, Albatros 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Albatros and Magnolia Purpurea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rose, Haitian Vetiver and White Musk.

Is Albatros or Magnolia Purpurea better for summer or winter?

Albatros suits daytime wear; Magnolia Purpurea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Albatros and Magnolia Purpurea?

Albatros has top notes of Watery Notes, Ozonic notes and Anise, heart notes of Pineapple and Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Moroccan Cedar. Magnolia Purpurea has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lily, a base of Haitian Vetiver and White Musk.