Fragrance comparison

BGTA vs Magnum Opus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #60,755 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Magnum Opus

Legend's Avenue

5.002 votes

Rank #33,562 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnum Opus takes 4 of 4 categories.

BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Magnum Opus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

BGTA0/4

Magnum Opus4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BGTAPisello Parfum

Magnum OpusLegend's Avenue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMagnum Opus

SillageMagnum Opus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMagnum OpusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

Scent match5%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

Top20-30 mins

PineappleTuberoseBlack Currant Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Red BerriesGreen AppleCinnamonAmbroxan

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCoconutHoney

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Magnum Opus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 33%Party 30%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,755

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMagnum OpusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

Reviews →

Magnum Opus by Legend's Avenue delivers an extroverted burst of sweet, sun-drenched pineapple and crisp green apple laced with creamy tuberose. The opening feels energetic and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit salad yields to cozy warmth as cinnamon bark, sticky honey, and creamy tonka bean settle into …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, BGTA or Magnum Opus?

Magnum Opus takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Magnum Opus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose Magnum Opus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, BGTA or Magnum Opus?

Magnum Opus lasts longest (Magnum Opus 87/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BGTA or Magnum Opus?

Magnum Opus projects furthest (Magnum Opus 58/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BGTA and Magnum Opus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Ambroxan.

Is BGTA or Magnum Opus better for summer or winter?

Magnum Opus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BGTA and Magnum Opus?

BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. Magnum Opus has top notes of Pineapple, Tuberose and Black Currant Blossom, heart notes of Red Berries, Green Apple, Cinnamon and Ambroxan, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coconut and Honey.