Fragrance comparison

Ambition vs Magnolia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Ambition

Wal Mar

3.605 votes

Rank #66,630 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Magnolia

Scent Trunk

3.002 votes

Rank #65,289 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnolia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambition
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Magnolia
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ambition1/4

Magnolia3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbitionWal Mar

MagnoliaScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 40%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMagnolia

SillageAmbition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMagnoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

green61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaJasmine

Heart

Herbal NotesGingerPowdery Notes

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskOrris RootCedar

Notes

SandalwoodMagnoliaOrris RootIncenseHerbal NotesMintGalbanumPine TreePapyrusGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Magnolia, Herbal Notes and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,289

PerfumerRodney Hughes

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambition opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a warm core of ginger and herbal notes. Dense cedar, patchouli, and earthy orris root ground the dry down. It wears comfortably in crisp autumn air, making it a reliable pick for casual morning errands or structured office environments.

Reviews →

Magnolia by Scent Trunk is a complex fragrance that relies on a stark woody and green profile. Created by Rodney Hughes, this scent attempts to bridge the gap between ancient floral roots and modern synthetic elements. It works best for those who prefer an assertive and noticeable scent that deviates from standard flo…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambition or Magnolia?

Magnolia takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambition is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Magnolia is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ambition for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Magnolia for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambition or Magnolia?

Magnolia lasts longest (Magnolia 100/100, Ambition 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambition or Magnolia?

Ambition projects furthest (Ambition 54/100, Magnolia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambition and Magnolia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Magnolia, Herbal Notes and Orris Root.

Is Ambition or Magnolia better for summer or winter?

Ambition suits daytime wear; Magnolia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambition and Magnolia?

Ambition has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia and Jasmine, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Ginger and Powdery Notes, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Orris Root. Magnolia features Sandalwood, Magnolia, Orris Root, Incense and Herbal Notes.