Fragrance comparison

Cleopatra vs Magnifica Lux

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cleopatra

Kesma

4.502 votes

Rank #54,368 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Magnifica Lux

Gritti

3.96101 votes

Rank #15,792 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cleopatra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cleopatra
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magnifica Lux
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cleopatra3/4

Magnifica Lux1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cleopatra
Sillage & projection: Cleopatra
Value for money: Cleopatra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magnifica Lux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CleopatraKesma

Magnifica LuxGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.96/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

34%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCleopatra

SillageCleopatra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerCleopatraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

iris84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCinnamonGalbanumPepperCloves

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangHeliotropeNarcissusTuberoseJasmineHoneyClove

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWormwoodOakmossLeatherVetiverIncense

Notes

ResinsIrisCypressHoneyMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoney and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Magnifica Lux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex54

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMagnifica LuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cleopatra by Kesma is a dense, unapologetic oriental floral from 1983. It opens with a punch of cloves and cinnamon before settling into a rich, resinous heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and honey. This is a cold-weather classic that leans heavily on its base of incense, leather, and oakmoss for a deep, vintage footpri…

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Magnifica Lux by Gritti centers on a delicate interpretation of Florentine iris paired with sweet honey and woody cypress. The opening pairs a crisp, herbal woodiness with powdery floral softness, creating an airy texture that feels light rather than heavy. As the fragrance settles, warm resins and earthy patchouli em…

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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, Cleopatra or Magnifica Lux?

Cleopatra takes 3 of 4 categories. Cleopatra is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Magnifica Lux is rated 3.96/5 from 101 votes. Choose Cleopatra for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magnifica Lux for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cleopatra or Magnifica Lux?

Cleopatra lasts longest (Cleopatra 60/100, Magnifica Lux 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cleopatra or Magnifica Lux?

Cleopatra projects furthest (Cleopatra 50/100, Magnifica Lux 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cleopatra and Magnifica Lux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Honey and Patchouli.

Is Cleopatra or Magnifica Lux better for summer or winter?

Cleopatra suits evening wear; Magnifica Lux suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cleopatra and Magnifica Lux?

Cleopatra has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Galbanum and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Wormwood. Magnifica Lux features Resins, Iris, Cypress, Honey and Musk.