Fragrance comparison

Cosmo vs Magnolia Stellata

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Cosmo

Valhom

2.001 votes

Rank #80,029 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Magnolia Stellata

Helan

4.003 votes

Rank #62,334 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnolia Stellata takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cosmo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnolia Stellata
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cosmo0/1

Magnolia Stellata1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CosmoValhom

Magnolia StellataHelan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

fresh74%

aromatic65%

green56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotBitter OrangeGrapefruitMintPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyTurkish RoseFrench VioletAppleBlack Currant

Base5-7+ hrs

Texas CedarSandalwoodSeaweedAmber

Top

Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamotYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaStar AniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

TuberoseSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Cosmo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#80,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnolia StellataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cosmo by Valhom opens with a bright blast of Calabrian bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crushed peppermint leaves. It smells like stepping outside on a sunny morning into an orchard bordered by wild herbs. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, crisp green apple, black currant, and lily-of-the-valley emerge, bringing a …

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Helan Magnolia Stellata opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and sun-ripened grapefruit. The initial citrus fizz quickly settles, clearing space for a lush floral heart dominated by starry magnolia petals, green lily-of-the-valley, and a subtle flick of spicy star anise. As the bright openin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cosmo or Magnolia Stellata?

Magnolia Stellata takes 1 of 1 categories. Cosmo is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Magnolia Stellata is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cosmo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnolia Stellata for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Cosmo and Magnolia Stellata smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Cosmo or Magnolia Stellata better for summer or winter?

Cosmo suits daytime wear; Magnolia Stellata suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmo and Magnolia Stellata?

Cosmo has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Turkish Rose, French Violet and Apple, a base of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Amber. Magnolia Stellata has top notes of Orange Blossom, Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Star Anise, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.