Carthusia Lady vs Magnifico
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Magnifico takes 4 of 7 categories.
Carthusia LadyChoose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MagnificoChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carthusia Lady2/7
Magnifico4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Magnifico
- Community sentiment
- Magnifico
- Longevity
- Magnifico
- Sillage & projection
- Carthusia Lady
- Value for money
- Magnifico
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carthusia Lady
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Carthusia LadyCarthusiaMagnificoProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
4.21/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 33%Had 4%Want 62%
Category winnerMagnificoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
134 votes
51%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
61 votes
Category winnerMagnificoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMagnifico
SillageCarthusia Lady
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMagnificoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
rose61%
woody100%
green92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
vanilla61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseCyclamenYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilacBergamotGardeniaJasmine
Heart
CarnationClovesGeraniumPeachViolet LeafIris
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
FigMate
Heart2 to 3 hours
Fig LeafViolet LeafElderberryJasmineRoseIris
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanOakmossVanillaSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Iris. Durations are only published for Magnifico, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer47
Fall81
Winter41
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer90
Fall69
Winter10
Day100
Night63
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,344
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#26,531
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCarthusia LadyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarthusia Lady opens with an expansive bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and lilac. Within minutes, spicy clove and carnation cut through a heart of powdery iris, geranium, and sweet peach. The dry-down reveals a sturdy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood that anchors the florals with earthy depth. On skin, the ini…
Reviews →Magnifico by Profumi Di Polignano presents a complete portrait of the fig tree. The scent opens with sweet ripe fig fruit paired with the herbal, grassy dryness of mate tea. As it settles, green fig leaf and crisp violet leaf add a fresh, leafy crunch alongside softer touches of jasmine, rose, and powdery iris. The fo…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Carthusia Lady or Magnifico?
Magnifico takes 4 of 7 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Magnifico is rated 4.21/5 from 61 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnifico for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Magnifico?
Magnifico lasts longest (Magnifico 68/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Magnifico?
Carthusia Lady projects furthest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Magnifico 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carthusia Lady and Magnifico smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Iris.
Is Carthusia Lady or Magnifico better for summer or winter?
For summer, Magnifico is the stronger pick. For winter, Carthusia Lady is the stronger pick. Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear; Magnifico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Magnifico?
Carthusia Lady has top notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Geranium and Peach, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam. Magnifico has top notes of Fig and Mate, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet Leaf, Elderberry and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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