Fragrance comparison

Eros Flame vs Magnifico Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 16,251 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eros Flame

Versace

4.3316,230 votes

Rank #23,029 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Magnifico Patchouli

Angelo Caroli

3.2921 votes

Rank #57,520 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros Flame takes 5 of 5 categories.

Eros Flame
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magnifico Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eros Flame5/5

Magnifico Patchouli0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros FlameVersace

Magnifico PatchouliAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 16,230 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerEros FlameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

16,230 votes

29%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityEros Flame

SillageEros Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEros FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMadagascar PepperLemonChinottoRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumPepperwood™

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodTexas CedarPatchouliOakmoss

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveGeraniumBasilRosemaryNutmeg

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Eros Flame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring42

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women1

Date 33%Party 30%Casual 22%Work 15%

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,029

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEros FlameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Flame puts a fiery twist on the modern sweet designer profile. It opens with a bright flash of tart Italian chinotto, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed black pepper. That citrus punch is sharp at first. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into an aromatic heart of geranium and rose before set…

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Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, pinned down by aromatic basil. The citrus recedes quickly, letting warm cinnamon and pungent clove take control of the heart. As the fragrance settles, dark patchouli and dry guaiac wood form a heavy, earthy base that clings …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eros Flame or Magnifico Patchouli?

Eros Flame takes 5 of 5 categories. Eros Flame is rated 4.33/5 from 16,230 votes; Magnifico Patchouli is rated 3.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Eros Flame for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magnifico Patchouli for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Flame or Magnifico Patchouli?

They last about the same: Eros Flame 74/100, Magnifico Patchouli 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eros Flame or Magnifico Patchouli?

Eros Flame projects furthest (Eros Flame 63/100, Magnifico Patchouli 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Flame and Magnifico Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Eros Flame or Magnifico Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Eros Flame suits evening wear; Magnifico Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Flame and Magnifico Patchouli?

Eros Flame has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Madagascar Pepper, Lemon and Chinotto, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Pepperwood™, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Texas Cedar. Magnifico Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.