Fragrance comparison

Argentic vs Magic Guard

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

5 wins

Argentic

Alexandre.J

3.88115 votes

Rank #6,403 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Magic Guard

Maori Collection

3.7193 votes

Rank #27,888 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Argentic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Argentic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Magic Guard
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Argentic5/7

Magic Guard2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArgenticAlexandre.J

Magic GuardMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

Category winnerArgenticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

17%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerMagic GuardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityArgentic

SillageArgentic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value42

Category winnerArgenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Black PepperRose

Base

Atlas CedarVirginia CedarIncenseAmberwoodWhite MuskNutmeg

Notes

RoseAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Magic Guard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer61

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMagic GuardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#27,888

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerArgenticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Argentic opens with bergamot and black pepper, then settles into a dry cedar, incense, and amberwood base with a musky, slightly powdery finish. It reads woody, spicy, and polished rather than sweet, and usually suits someone who likes sharp freshness up top with a smoky, warm dry-down.

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Magic Guard by Maori Collection presents an uncompromising, sharp take on the classic woody floral theme. Instead of a sugary garden blossom, the composition centres on a cool, unsweetened rose paired directly against dry Atlas cedar. The profile carries distinct powdery and aromatic facets that give it a clean, almos…

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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, Argentic or Magic Guard?

Argentic takes 5 of 7 categories. Argentic is rated 3.88/5 from 115 votes; Magic Guard is rated 3.71/5 from 93 votes. Choose Argentic for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Magic Guard for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Argentic or Magic Guard?

Argentic lasts longest (Argentic 79/100, Magic Guard 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Argentic or Magic Guard?

Argentic projects furthest (Argentic 71/100, Magic Guard 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Argentic and Magic Guard smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose and Virginia Cedar.

Is Argentic or Magic Guard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magic Guard is the stronger pick. For winter, Magic Guard is the stronger pick. Magic Guard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Argentic and Magic Guard?

Argentic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper and Rose, a base of Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Incense and Amberwood. Magic Guard features Rose and Atlas Cedar.