Fragrance comparison

CerrutiSi vs Magnifico Patchouli

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

4 wins

CerrutiSi

Cerruti

4.16214 votes

Rank #6,609 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Magnifico Patchouli

Angelo Caroli

3.2921 votes

Rank #57,801 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CerrutiSi takes 4 of 5 categories.

CerrutiSi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnifico Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

CerrutiSi4/5

Magnifico Patchouli1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerrutiSiCerruti

Magnifico PatchouliAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerCerrutiSiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

214 votes

29%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMagnifico Patchouli

SillageCerrutiSi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCerrutiSiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsRosemaryCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Siam BenzoinPatchouli LeafHeliotropeOakmoss

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveGeraniumBasilRosemaryNutmeg

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for CerrutiSi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night39

Spring42

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 9%

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,609

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#57,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerrutiSiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CerrutiSi hits the skin with an instant zing of fresh ginger and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush fades quickly, letting an aromatic heart of rosemary, crisp cedar wood, and bitter geranium take over. As hours pass, warm Siam benzoin resin and clean patchouli anchor the base, smooth…

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Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, pinned down by aromatic basil. The citrus recedes quickly, letting warm cinnamon and pungent clove take control of the heart. As the fragrance settles, dark patchouli and dry guaiac wood form a heavy, earthy base that clings …

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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, CerrutiSi or Magnifico Patchouli?

CerrutiSi takes 4 of 5 categories. CerrutiSi is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Magnifico Patchouli is rated 3.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose CerrutiSi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnifico Patchouli for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CerrutiSi or Magnifico Patchouli?

They last about the same: Magnifico Patchouli 73/100, CerrutiSi 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, CerrutiSi or Magnifico Patchouli?

CerrutiSi projects furthest (CerrutiSi 59/100, Magnifico Patchouli 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CerrutiSi and Magnifico Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is CerrutiSi or Magnifico Patchouli better for summer or winter?

CerrutiSi suits daytime wear; Magnifico Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CerrutiSi and Magnifico Patchouli?

CerrutiSi has top notes of Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Resins, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Siam Benzoin, Patchouli Leaf, Heliotrope and Oakmoss. Magnifico Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.