Fragrance comparison

Eroica vs L'Eau Magnetic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 141 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eroica

Kanebo

3.8817 votes

Rank #41,989 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

L'Eau Magnetic

Miller Harris

3.53124 votes

Rank #37,464 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eroica takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eroica
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Eau Magnetic
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eroica4/5

L'Eau Magnetic1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eroica
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eroica
Sillage & projection: Eroica
Value for money: Eroica
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau Magnetic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EroicaKanebo

L'Eau MagneticMiller Harris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 51%

3.53/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

Category winnerEroicaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

76%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

18%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEroica

SillageEroica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEroicaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

rose84%

tobacco77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

sweet53%

tobacco42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLavenderPetitgrainLemon

Heart

JasmineRoseIris

Base

OakmossTobaccoAmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top

BergamotPink PepperCitronLemon

Heart

PetitgrainWhite Cedar Extract

Base

TobaccoBourbon VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Lemon and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day57

Night100

Spring81

Summer100

Fall27

Winter11

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex0

Women14

Men31

Unisex49

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,464

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau MagneticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanebo Eroica is a citrus-forward barbershop classic from 1970 that blends crisp alpine freshness with a warm, dry mossy base. It starts with sharp aldehydes and green lavender before drying down to a clean, soap-and-tobacco scent. It fits men who appreciate retro grooming scents for morning wear.

Reviews →

Miller Harris L'Eau Magnetic opens with a bright burst of citron and bergamot, balanced by a sharp hint of pink pepper. As it settles, the initial citrus bite softens into the green, leafy quality of petitgrain paired with a dry white cedar extract. It is a breezy, coastal scent that feels clean without relying on che…

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, Eroica or L'Eau Magnetic?

Eroica takes 4 of 5 categories. Eroica is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; L'Eau Magnetic is rated 3.53/5 from 124 votes. Choose Eroica for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Eau Magnetic for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eroica or L'Eau Magnetic?

Eroica lasts longest (Eroica 71/100, L'Eau Magnetic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eroica or L'Eau Magnetic?

Eroica projects furthest (Eroica 70/100, L'Eau Magnetic 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eroica and L'Eau Magnetic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and tobacco accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lemon and Tobacco.

Is Eroica or L'Eau Magnetic better for summer or winter?

Eroica suits evening wear; L'Eau Magnetic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eroica and L'Eau Magnetic?

Eroica has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Tobacco, Amber and Tonka Bean. L'Eau Magnetic has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Citron and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain and White Cedar Extract, a base of Tobacco, Bourbon Vanilla and Tonka Bean.