Fragrance comparison

Crimson Rocks vs Magic Guard

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,920 ratings analysed

4 wins

Crimson Rocks

Amouage

3.801,827 votes

Rank #27,051 WoodyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Magic Guard

Maori Collection

3.7193 votes

Rank #27,888 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crimson Rocks takes 4 of 7 categories.

Crimson Rocks
Choose it for a woody and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Magic Guard
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Crimson Rocks4/7

Magic Guard3/7

Ratings & consensus: Crimson Rocks
Community sentiment: Magic Guard
Longevity: Crimson Rocks
Sillage & projection: Crimson Rocks
Value for money: Magic Guard
Versatility: Magic Guard
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Crimson Rocks

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crimson RocksAmouage

Magic GuardMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,827 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

Category winnerCrimson RocksRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

1,827 votes

17%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerMagic GuardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCrimson Rocks

SillageCrimson Rocks

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMagic GuardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

cinnamon92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

honey69%

sweet61%

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonPink Pepper

Heart

HoneyRose

Base

OakAtlas CedarVetiver

Notes

RoseAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Magic Guard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer61

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMagic GuardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex48

Women42

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,051

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,888

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCrimson RocksHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crimson Rocks opens with an intense blast of warm cinnamon and pink pepper before revealing a dense, syrupy rose heart dripping with sweet honey. The dry-down settles into a heavy base of Atlas cedar and oak. It is a bold, sweet, and highly spicy fragrance built for freezing winter nights and dramatic evening wear.

Reviews →

Magic Guard by Maori Collection presents an uncompromising, sharp take on the classic woody floral theme. Instead of a sugary garden blossom, the composition centres on a cool, unsweetened rose paired directly against dry Atlas cedar. The profile carries distinct powdery and aromatic facets that give it a clean, almos…

Reviews →

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, Crimson Rocks or Magic Guard?

Crimson Rocks takes 4 of 7 categories. Crimson Rocks is rated 3.80/5 from 1,827 votes; Magic Guard is rated 3.71/5 from 93 votes. Choose Crimson Rocks for a woody and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Magic Guard for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crimson Rocks or Magic Guard?

Crimson Rocks lasts longest (Crimson Rocks 77/100, Magic Guard 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crimson Rocks or Magic Guard?

Crimson Rocks projects furthest (Crimson Rocks 66/100, Magic Guard 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crimson Rocks and Magic Guard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Rose and Atlas Cedar.

Is Crimson Rocks or Magic Guard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magic Guard is the stronger pick. For winter, Crimson Rocks is the stronger pick. Magic Guard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crimson Rocks and Magic Guard?

Crimson Rocks has top notes of Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Honey and Rose, a base of Oak, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver. Magic Guard features Rose and Atlas Cedar.