Fragrance comparison

Cavatina vs Magnolia Stellata

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 409 ratings analysed

Cavatina

Parfums Dusita

3.85406 votes

Rank #10,189 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Magnolia Stellata

Helan

4.003 votes

Rank #56,835 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cavatina
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnolia Stellata
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cavatina2/4

Magnolia Stellata2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CavatinaParfums Dusita

Magnolia StellataHelan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

406 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCavatina

SillageMagnolia Stellata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMagnolia StellataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh83%

floral65%

green48%

tuberose30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TuberoseEgyptian JasmineCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangTea Rose

Base5-7 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SiamAustralian SandalwoodVanilla Absolute

Top

Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamotYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaStar AniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

TuberoseSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Egyptian Jasmine, Calabrian bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Cavatina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall18

Winter10

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex25

Women74

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,189

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#56,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCavatinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cavatina by Parfums Dusita smells like an open garden drenched in morning rain. Fresh Calabrian bergamot and sheer Egyptian jasmine cut through the air in the first few minutes, followed by an unmistakable burst of dewy lily-of-the-valley. The flower feels crisp rather than dusty. Creamy tuberose and subtle tea rose g…

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Helan Magnolia Stellata opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and sun-ripened grapefruit. The initial citrus fizz quickly settles, clearing space for a lush floral heart dominated by starry magnolia petals, green lily-of-the-valley, and a subtle flick of spicy star anise. As the bright openin…

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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, Cavatina or Magnolia Stellata?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cavatina is rated 3.85/5 from 406 votes; Magnolia Stellata is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cavatina for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnolia Stellata for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cavatina or Magnolia Stellata?

Cavatina lasts longest (Cavatina 61/100, Magnolia Stellata 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cavatina or Magnolia Stellata?

Magnolia Stellata projects furthest (Magnolia Stellata 58/100, Cavatina 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cavatina and Magnolia Stellata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Egyptian Jasmine, Calabrian bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Cavatina or Magnolia Stellata better for summer or winter?

Cavatina suits daytime wear; Magnolia Stellata suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cavatina and Magnolia Stellata?

Cavatina has top notes of Tuberose, Egyptian Jasmine and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Tea Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Siam, Australian Sandalwood and Vanilla Absolute. Magnolia Stellata has top notes of Orange Blossom, Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Star Anise, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.