Fragrance comparison

City Oasis vs Magnetic for Her

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 388 ratings analysed

City Oasis

Oriflame

3.48215 votes

Rank #18,864 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Magnetic for Her

Mexx

3.60173 votes

Rank #34,780 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.

City Oasis
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Magnetic for Her
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

City Oasis3/7

Magnetic for Her4/7

Ratings & consensus: Magnetic for Her
Community sentiment: Magnetic for Her
Longevity: Magnetic for Her
Sillage & projection: Magnetic for Her
Value for money: City Oasis
Versatility: City Oasis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: City Oasis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

City OasisOriflame

Magnetic for HerMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 22%Had 78%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerMagnetic for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

215 votes

14%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerMagnetic for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMagnetic for Her

SillageMagnetic for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCity OasisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

caramel65%

floral48%

fresh30%

floral100%

fruity83%

woody65%

aquatic48%

powdery30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red ApplePlumBlack Currant

Heart

Floral NotesLilyViolet

Base

CaramelSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

Red Apple

Heart

Floral NotesLotus

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Floral Notes and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCity OasisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#34,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCity OasisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

City Oasis by Oriflame hits skin with an energetic burst of crisp red apple, dark plum, and tart black currant. Launched in 2009, this eau de toilette captures a bright, sugary mood that shifts into soft lily and violet within fifteen minutes. Warm caramel, sandalwood, and light musk ground the fruity top notes during…

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Magnetic for Her is a light floral fruity scent built around crisp red apple, watery lotus and soft sandalwood. It opens fresh and slightly juicy, then settles into a clean floral-woody skin scent with a gentle aquatic feel. It suits everyday wear more than statement use, especially in spring or mild weather. If you l…

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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, City Oasis or Magnetic for Her?

Magnetic for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. City Oasis is rated 3.48/5 from 215 votes; Magnetic for Her is rated 3.60/5 from 173 votes. Choose City Oasis for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Magnetic for Her for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, City Oasis or Magnetic for Her?

Magnetic for Her lasts longest (Magnetic for Her 56/100, City Oasis 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, City Oasis or Magnetic for Her?

Projection is very close: Magnetic for Her 49/100, City Oasis 48/100 for sillage.

Do City Oasis and Magnetic for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Floral Notes and Sandalwood.

Is City Oasis or Magnetic for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, City Oasis is the stronger pick. For winter, City Oasis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in City Oasis and Magnetic for Her?

City Oasis has top notes of Red Apple, Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Floral Notes, Lily and Violet, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Magnetic for Her has top notes of Red Apple, heart notes of Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Sandalwood.