Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Absynthe vs Magnetic for Him

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,508 ratings analysed

5 wins

Christian Lacroix Absynthe

Avon

3.871,465 votes

Rank #24,991 WoodyAromatic

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe takes 5 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Absynthe
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Absynthe5/7

Magnetic for Him2/7

Ratings & consensus: Christian Lacroix Absynthe
Community sentiment: Christian Lacroix Absynthe
Longevity: Christian Lacroix Absynthe
Sillage & projection: Christian Lacroix Absynthe
Value for money: Magnetic for Him
Versatility: Magnetic for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Christian Lacroix Absynthe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AbsyntheAvon

Magnetic for HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,465 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AbsyntheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

1,465 votes

9%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AbsyntheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Absynthe

SillageChristian Lacroix Absynthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMagnetic for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WormwoodAniseFreesia

Heart

SaffronNarcissusArtemisiaOrchid

Base

Woodsy NotesMyrhhEbony WoodAmber

Top

Wormwood

Heart

Water Notes

Base

PatchouliWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesWormwood and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMagnetic for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,991

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AbsyntheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Absynthe opens with sharp wormwood, dry anise, and crisp freesia. The heart shifts toward bitter artemisia, golden saffron, and quiet floral orchid before settling into heavy ebony wood, myrrh, and warm amber. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when damp weather lifts its dark green bitterness.

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Mexx Magnetic for Him is a fresh woody aromatic built around wormwood, watery notes, patchouli and clean woods. It opens brisk and slightly green, then settles into an aquatic, earthy dry-down that stays easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime use. If you like affordable, casual scents with a…

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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, Christian Lacroix Absynthe or Magnetic for Him?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe takes 5 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Absynthe is rated 3.87/5 from 1,465 votes; Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Absynthe for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Absynthe or Magnetic for Him?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Absynthe 68/100, Magnetic for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Absynthe or Magnetic for Him?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe projects furthest (Christian Lacroix Absynthe 57/100, Magnetic for Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Absynthe and Magnetic for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Woodsy Notes.

Is Christian Lacroix Absynthe or Magnetic for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Absynthe is the stronger pick. Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Absynthe and Magnetic for Him?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe has top notes of Wormwood, Anise and Freesia, heart notes of Saffron, Narcissus, Artemisia and Orchid, a base of Woodsy Notes, Myrhh, Ebony Wood and Amber. Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.