Fragrance comparison

Bon Vivant vs Magic Griffin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Bon Vivant

Clash

4.502 votes

Rank #60,401 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Magic Griffin

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.4613 votes

Rank #31,198 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic Griffin takes 2 of 2 categories.

Bon Vivant
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Magic Griffin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bon Vivant0/2

Magic Griffin2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bon VivantClash

Magic GriffinThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMagic Griffin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMangoGrapefruitApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Dark ChocolateCoffeePeach

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top

GrapefruitAppleBergamotLemon

Heart

PeachVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Apple and Peach. Durations are only published for Bon Vivant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMagic GriffinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Vivant by Clash offers an unconventional take on oriental woody fragrances by opening with bright, juicy fruit before descending into deep gourmand richness. The scent starts with a burst of crisp apple, bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and ripe tropical mango. Soon, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and fuzzy peach tak…

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Magic Griffin by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, and crisp apple. This bright citrus header quickly gives way to a dense heart dominated by powdery violet, peach, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. As the mid notes settle, the foundation turns dark and muscular. Earthy patc…

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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, Bon Vivant or Magic Griffin?

Magic Griffin takes 2 of 2 categories. Bon Vivant is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Magic Griffin is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bon Vivant for a fruity and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Magic Griffin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Bon Vivant or Magic Griffin?

Magic Griffin projects furthest (Magic Griffin 80/100, Bon Vivant 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bon Vivant and Magic Griffin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Apple and Peach.

Is Bon Vivant or Magic Griffin better for summer or winter?

Bon Vivant suits evening wear; Magic Griffin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bon Vivant and Magic Griffin?

Bon Vivant has top notes of Bergamot, Mango, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Coffee and Peach, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Magic Griffin has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.