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Coffee Blend vs Nº 21 Magnolia Underground

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

Updated 208 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coffee Blend takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Coffee Blend

    Choose it for a sweet and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Nº 21 Magnolia Underground

    Choose it for a coffee and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Coffee Blend5/7
Nº 21 Magnolia Underground2/7
Ratings & consensus
Coffee Blend
Community sentiment
Nº 21 Magnolia Underground
Longevity
Coffee Blend
Sillage & projection
Coffee Blend
Value for money
Coffee Blend
Versatility
Nº 21 Magnolia Underground
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Coffee Blend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Coffee BlendMAISON ASRAR
Nº 21 Magnolia UndergroundBinet-Papillon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 19%Had 5%Want 75%
Category winnerCoffee BlendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate

149 votes

30%Love
48%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNº 21 Magnolia UndergroundMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCoffee Blend

SillageCoffee Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value44
Category winnerCoffee BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
coffee92%
soft spicy84%
nutty77%
vanilla69%
caramel61%
coffee100%
floral86%
lactonic72%
warm spicy58%
citrus44%
musky30%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both coffee

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CoffeeSweet AlmondMilk
Heart
LicoriceAmberWhite Flowers
Base
VanillaCaramelHazelnutMusk
Top
Coffee
Heart
Magnolia
Base
MilkMusk
InformationalShared notesCoffee, Milk and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer6
Fall100
Winter81
Day77
Night100
Category winnerNº 21 Magnolia UndergroundMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex49
Women51
Men0
Unisex48
Women52
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#20,512

PerfumerJean Sauvage

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCoffee BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coffee Blend by MAISON ASRAR captures a realistic gourmand vibe, centering on rich coffee, warm caramel, and nutty hazelnut. It acts as an indulgent, cozy scent suitable for both men and women. Perfect for cold autumn or winter days when you want a comforting, sweet aura that lingers on the skin for hours during casua…

Reviews →

Nº 21 Magnolia Underground is a niche coffee floral with a sweet, milky finish. Reviewers most often describe it as coffee liqueur, magnolia petals, soft musk, and a creamy Baileys-like warmth rather than dark roasted coffee. It suits people who want an artistic gourmand with a floral heart. Sample first if sharp mus…

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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, Coffee Blend or Nº 21 Magnolia Underground?

Coffee Blend takes 5 of 7 categories. Coffee Blend is rated 3.85/5 from 168 votes; Nº 21 Magnolia Underground is rated 3.90/5 from 40 votes. Choose Coffee Blend for a sweet and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Nº 21 Magnolia Underground for a coffee and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coffee Blend or Nº 21 Magnolia Underground?

Coffee Blend lasts longest (Coffee Blend 67/100, Nº 21 Magnolia Underground 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coffee Blend or Nº 21 Magnolia Underground?

Coffee Blend projects furthest (Coffee Blend 61/100, Nº 21 Magnolia Underground 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coffee Blend and Nº 21 Magnolia Underground smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coffee accords. Common notes include Coffee, Milk and Musk.

Is Coffee Blend or Nº 21 Magnolia Underground better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nº 21 Magnolia Underground is the stronger pick. For winter, Coffee Blend is the stronger pick. Nº 21 Magnolia Underground suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coffee Blend and Nº 21 Magnolia Underground?

Coffee Blend has top notes of Coffee, Sweet Almond and Milk, heart notes of Licorice, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut and Musk. Nº 21 Magnolia Underground has top notes of Coffee, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Milk and Musk.

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