De Young Red vs Magnetic Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
De Young Red takes 6 of 7 categories.
De Young RedChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Magnetic ManChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
De Young Red6/7
Magnetic Man1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- De Young Red
- Community sentiment
- De Young Red
- Longevity
- De Young Red
- Sillage & projection
- De Young Red
- Value for money
- Magnetic Man
- Versatility
- De Young Red
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- De Young Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
De Young RedOrlov ParisMagnetic ManBruno BananiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 550 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.36/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 59%Had 19%Want 22%
Category winnerDe Young RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
550 votes
9%Love
40%Like
33%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerDe Young RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDe Young Red
SillageDe Young Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMagnetic ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
rose84%
woody77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RaspberryRoseJasmine
Base
AkigalawoodMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeClary SagePink Pepper
Heart
NutmegBlack PepperCardamom
Base
RumAkigalawoodBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter83
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer4
Fall100
Winter93
Day48
Night100
Category winnerDe Young RedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,119
PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#32,548
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDe Young RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDe Young Red is a fruity floral built around raspberry, rose, pepper, and smooth woods. On skin it often reads sweet, warm, and slightly smoky, with the raspberry leading and the rose adding a seductive floral glow. It leans feminine to many wearers despite its unisex listing, and it suits people who like polished fru…
Reviews →Magnetic Man by Bruno Banani is a warm, spicy option designed for cold evenings. It opens with sharp black pepper and fresh mandarin orange, settling into a heart of cardamom before ending with sweet rum and woody akigalawood. This is a budget friendly scent for casual night outs.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, De Young Red or Magnetic Man?
De Young Red takes 6 of 7 categories. De Young Red is rated 4.06/5 from 550 votes; Magnetic Man is rated 3.36/5 from 45 votes. Choose De Young Red for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Magnetic Man for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, De Young Red or Magnetic Man?
De Young Red lasts longest (De Young Red 65/100, Magnetic Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, De Young Red or Magnetic Man?
De Young Red projects furthest (De Young Red 56/100, Magnetic Man 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do De Young Red and Magnetic Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.
Is De Young Red or Magnetic Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, De Young Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnetic Man is the stronger pick. Magnetic Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in De Young Red and Magnetic Man?
De Young Red has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Akigalawood, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Magnetic Man has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Rum, Akigalawood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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