Fragrance comparison

CH Men Central Park vs Magnat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 384 ratings analysed

6 wins

CH Men Central Park

Carolina Herrera

4.50193 votes

Rank #3,269 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Magnat

Ésika

4.19191 votes

Rank #25,720 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Central Park takes 6 of 7 categories.

CH Men Central Park
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnat
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

CH Men Central Park6/7

Magnat1/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Men Central Park
Community sentiment: CH Men Central Park
Longevity: CH Men Central Park
Sillage & projection: CH Men Central Park
Value for money: Magnat
Versatility: CH Men Central Park
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Men Central Park

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Men Central ParkCarolina Herrera

MagnatÉsika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

44%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCH Men Central Park

SillageCH Men Central Park

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMagnatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

fresh65%

aromatic53%

citrus42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

whiskey69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ginger

Heart2-4 hrs

Black Cardamom

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

Top

AppleViolet LeafBlack CardamomCypressClary Sage

Heart

WhiskeyCedarGeraniumOrange BlossomWater Lily

Base

LeatherOakmossSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for CH Men Central Park, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex12

Women6

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

Men95

Unisex1

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#25,720

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Men Central Park strips the heavy sugar of the original pillar down to a crisp, green-tinted spine. The initial spray crackles with sharp ginger root and a peppery bite that clears your sinuses within seconds. Give it five minutes. As the initial alcohol rush evaporates, black cardamom steps forwar…

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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, CH Men Central Park or Magnat?

CH Men Central Park takes 6 of 7 categories. CH Men Central Park is rated 4.50/5 from 193 votes; Magnat is rated 4.19/5 from 191 votes. Choose CH Men Central Park for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnat for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, CH Men Central Park or Magnat?

CH Men Central Park lasts longest (CH Men Central Park 69/100, Magnat 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Men Central Park or Magnat?

CH Men Central Park projects furthest (CH Men Central Park 62/100, Magnat 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Men Central Park and Magnat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Cardamom and Cedar.

Is CH Men Central Park or Magnat better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Men Central Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnat is the stronger pick. CH Men Central Park suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Men Central Park and Magnat?

CH Men Central Park has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Black Cardamom, a base of Cedar. 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.