Fragrance comparison

Aniva vs Magma

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Aniva

Lime

5.005 votes

Rank #36,467 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Magma

Andrea Maack

3.8238 votes

Rank #20,869 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aniva
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Magma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aniva2/4

Magma2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnivaLime

MagmaAndrea Maack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

39%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMagma

SillageAniva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnivaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

rose74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MandarinIncenseMyrrhelemi

Heart2-4 hrs

OpoponaxOakmossVetiverAmberSuede

Base6-8+ hrs

Black PepperImmortelleSaffronNutmegCumin

Top

Madagascar PepperIncenseLemon

Heart

MyrrhRoseSaffron

Base

SuedeTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Myrrh, Suede and Saffron. Durations are only published for Aniva, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Spring41

Summer18

Fall88

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 39%Party 26%Casual 20%Work 15%

Men39

Unisex48

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMagmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aniva by Lime is a warm, resinous amber fragrance that opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin alongside resinous elemi and smoky incense. As the initial citrus settles, rich myrrh and sweet opoponax merge into a tactile suede and earthy vetiver heart, creating a comforting blanket of warmth on the skin. It feels …

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Andrea Maack Magma captures the mineral grit of Icelandic volcanic plains by pitting cold, zesty lemon oil against smoky resins. It transitions from a bracing cracked-pepper opening into a dry, velvety suede base. This unisex blend suits enthusiasts seeking an unconventional, earthy fragrance for chilly autumn days or…

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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, Aniva or Magma?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aniva is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Magma is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes. Choose Aniva for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Magma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aniva or Magma?

Magma lasts longest (Magma 75/100, Aniva 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aniva or Magma?

Aniva projects furthest (Aniva 75/100, Magma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aniva and Magma smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Myrrh, Suede and Saffron.

Is Aniva or Magma better for summer or winter?

Aniva suits evening wear; Magma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aniva and Magma?

Aniva has top notes of Mandarin, Incense, Myrrh and elemi, heart notes of Opoponax, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber, a base of Black Pepper, Immortelle, Saffron and Nutmeg. Magma has top notes of Madagascar Pepper, Incense and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose and Saffron, a base of Suede, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.