Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Magnat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Magnat

Ésika

4.19191 votes

Rank #25,720 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnat takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magnat
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cereus No. 143/7

Magnat4/7

Ratings & consensus: Magnat
Community sentiment: Magnat
Longevity: Magnat
Sillage & projection: Cereus No. 14
Value for money: Magnat
Versatility: Cereus No. 14
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No. 14

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 14Cereus

MagnatÉsika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

4.19/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerMagnatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

44%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerMagnatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMagnat

SillageCereus No. 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMagnatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

whiskey69%

animalic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitClary SageTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafAmberCognacRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodMusk

Top

AppleViolet LeafBlack CardamomCypressClary Sage

Heart

WhiskeyCedarGeraniumOrange BlossomWater Lily

Base

LeatherOakmossSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer38

Fall85

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex1

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#25,720

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No. 14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 14 opens with a crisp burst of bitter grapefruit rind tangled with clary sage and herbal tarragon. It quickly trades its sharp citrus flash for an ozonic heart of green violet leaf, warm amber, and a splash of mellow cognac. The finish rests on dry guaiac wood and clean laundry musk that hugs the chest. Th…

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Ésika Magnat brings together crisp green apple, warm whiskey, and smooth jacket leather in an easygoing, masculine blend. Created by master perfumer Frank Voelkl, it starts with a clean snap of cypress and clary sage before shifting into aromatic cedarwood and a gentle splash of oak-barrel liquor. The dry-down settles…

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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, Cereus No. 14 or Magnat?

Magnat takes 4 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Magnat is rated 4.19/5 from 191 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magnat for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Magnat?

Magnat lasts longest (Magnat 63/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Magnat?

Cereus No. 14 projects furthest (Cereus No. 14 56/100, Magnat 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Magnat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Amber and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cereus No. 14 or Magnat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cereus No. 14 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cereus No. 14 is the stronger pick. Cereus No. 14 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 14 and Magnat?

Cereus No. 14 has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Tarragon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Amber, Cognac and Rosemary, a base of Guaiac Wood and Musk. Magnat has top notes of Apple, Violet Leaf, Black Cardamom and Cypress, heart notes of Whiskey, Cedar, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.