Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs Magus

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #10,351 AmberBalsamic

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60%scent match

Closely related

Magus

Alkemia Perfumes

3.7823 votes

Rank #36,635 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alhambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Magus
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Alhambra4/5

Magus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlhambraAntonio Visconti

MagusAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

3.78/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerAlhambraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

26%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMagusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

amber100%

woody91%

balsamic83%

aromatic74%

smoky65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

IncenseVetiverelemiOpoponaxLabdanumPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Woodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Patchouli, Opoponax and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring22

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,351

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#36,635

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alhambra is a dark amber incense scent with a resinous, church-like feel from the first spray. Labdanum, opoponax, myrrh and benzoin give it a rich balsamic core, while saffron, coriander and patchouli keep it warm, spiced and slightly earthy. It usually wears best in cooler weather and suits someone who enjoys deep, …

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Magus by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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, Alhambra or Magus?

Alhambra takes 4 of 5 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes; Magus is rated 3.78/5 from 23 votes. Choose Alhambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Magus for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Magus?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 80/100, Magus 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Magus?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 72/100, Magus 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and Magus smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Patchouli, Opoponax and Incense.

Is Alhambra or Magus better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits day or night wear; Magus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and Magus?

Alhambra has top notes of Labdanum, Coriander, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Opoponax and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense. Magus features Incense, Vetiver, elemi, Opoponax and Labdanum.