Fragrance comparison

Architect vs Magnetic for Him

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 542 ratings analysed

5 wins

Architect

Oriflame

4.19499 votes

Rank #3,177 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Architect takes 5 of 7 categories.

Architect
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Architect5/7

Magnetic for Him2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArchitectOriflame

Magnetic for HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 38%

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerArchitectRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

499 votes

9%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerArchitectMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityArchitect

SillageArchitect

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMagnetic for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

tobacco72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

earthy30%

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomWormwoodHemlockAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Guaiac WoodSequoiaVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoVetiverPatchouli

Top

Wormwood

Heart

Water Notes

Base

PatchouliWoodsy Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMagnetic for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,177

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArchitectHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexis Dadier constructed Architect by Oriflame around a dry, woody heart of Virginia cedar, sequoia, and guaiac wood. Bright cardamom and bitter wormwood lift the opening, while dark tobacco and earthy patchouli anchor the base. It is a dense, smoky scent built for crisp autumn evenings and cold winter office days.

Reviews →

Mexx Magnetic for Him is a fresh woody aromatic built around wormwood, watery notes, patchouli and clean woods. It opens brisk and slightly green, then settles into an aquatic, earthy dry-down that stays easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime use. If you like affordable, casual scents with a…

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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, Architect or Magnetic for Him?

Architect takes 5 of 7 categories. Architect is rated 4.19/5 from 499 votes; Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes. Choose Architect for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Architect or Magnetic for Him?

Architect lasts longest (Architect 64/100, Magnetic for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Architect or Magnetic for Him?

Architect projects furthest (Architect 58/100, Magnetic for Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Architect and Magnetic for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Patchouli.

Is Architect or Magnetic for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Architect is the stronger pick. Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Architect and Magnetic for Him?

Architect has top notes of Cardamom, Wormwood, Hemlock and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Sequoia and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli. Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.