Fragrance comparison

Epic Man vs Magus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,821 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #26,279 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Magus

TRNP

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,720 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Magus
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epic Man3/5

Magus2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic ManAmouage

MagusTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%

Category winnerEpic ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

59%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMagus

SillageEpic Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMagusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

Top

JasmineJasmine SambacTaif Rose

Heart

CardamomAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CloveVanilla

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)SaffronMyrrhOlibanum

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,279

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEpic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Epic Man opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and cold olibanum, evoking the dry, spiced air of an ancient trading route. It settles into a heavy base of leather, castoreum, and dark oud, making it an ideal choice for formal winter nights.

Reviews →

Magus by TRNP opens with a concentrated burst of medicinal myrrh, sharp saffron, and pungent clove that immediately signals an uncompromised natural composition. As the fiery top notes quiet down, sweet jasmine sambac and Taif rose emerge, creating a velvety floral core resting on dense agarwood and creamy sandalwood.…

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, Epic Man or Magus?

Epic Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes; Magus is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Magus for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Man or Magus?

Magus lasts longest (Magus 85/100, Epic Man 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Man or Magus?

Projection is very close: Epic Man 67/100, Magus 66/100 for sillage.

Do Epic Man and Magus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh.

Is Epic Man or Magus better for summer or winter?

Magus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Man and Magus?

Epic Man has top notes of Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Castoreum. Magus has top notes of Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Taif Rose, heart notes of Cardamom, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Clove and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Myrrh.