Fragrance comparison

Epic Maze vs Magus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic Maze

Al Aneeq

4.1514 votes

Rank #21,887 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Magus

TRNP

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,720 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Epic Maze3/5

Magus2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic MazeAl Aneeq

MagusTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%

Category winnerMagusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMagus

SillageEpic Maze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value44

Category winnerEpic MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

musky44%

woody30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MaceCardamomCuminNutmegPink PepperMyrtleSaffron

Heart

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherPatchouliSandalwood

Top

JasmineJasmine SambacTaif Rose

Heart

CardamomAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CloveVanilla

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)SaffronMyrrhOlibanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Olibanum 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

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#37,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEpic MazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Maze by Al Aneeq is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent with a clean, classic feel at the start, then a warmer, richer dry-down. Expect bright spices up top, a slightly floral, resinous heart, and a base that can turn woody, musky, lightly smoky, with hints of oud and leather. It often suits men who like green, shower-…

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 Maze or Magus?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories. Epic Maze is rated 4.15/5 from 14 votes; Magus is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Epic Maze for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Magus for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Maze or Magus?

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

Which projects more, Epic Maze or Magus?

Epic Maze projects furthest (Epic Maze 69/100, Magus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Maze and Magus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Olibanum and Myrrh.

Is Epic Maze or Magus better for summer or winter?

Epic Maze suits evening wear; Magus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Maze and Magus?

Epic Maze has top notes of Mace, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Leather. 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.