Fragrance comparison

Element vs Magic Griffin

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Element

Ésika

4.1916 votes

Rank #46,987 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Magic Griffin

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.4613 votes

Rank #32,802 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic Griffin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Element
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magic Griffin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Element1/5

Magic Griffin4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElementÉsika

Magic GriffinThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 26%Want 26%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

Category winnerMagic GriffinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMagic Griffin

SillageMagic Griffin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value38

Category winnerElementBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

amber69%

citrus61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitApplePeach

Heart

JasmineCedarWoody Notes

Base

AmberVanillaCoumarin

Top

GrapefruitAppleBergamotLemon

Heart

PeachVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Peach and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer21

Fall71

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMagic GriffinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ésika Element opens with an immediate burst of crisp green apple, bright grapefruit, and subtle ripe peach that instantly cuts through chilly air. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness calms down, allowing dry cedar and clean jasmine to step forward alongside sturdy woody notes. As the scent settles further int…

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Magic Griffin by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, and crisp apple. This bright citrus header quickly gives way to a dense heart dominated by powdery violet, peach, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. As the mid notes settle, the foundation turns dark and muscular. Earthy patc…

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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, Element or Magic Griffin?

Magic Griffin takes 4 of 5 categories. Element is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes; Magic Griffin is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Element for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magic Griffin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Element or Magic Griffin?

Magic Griffin lasts longest (Magic Griffin 76/100, Element 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Element or Magic Griffin?

Magic Griffin projects furthest (Magic Griffin 80/100, Element 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Element and Magic Griffin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Element or Magic Griffin better for summer or winter?

Element suits evening wear; Magic Griffin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Element and Magic Griffin?

Element has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar and Woody Notes, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Coumarin. Magic Griffin has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.