Fragrance comparison

Eternal for Men vs Magnificent Istria

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Eternal for Men

The Dua Brand

3.001 votes

Rank #70,278 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Magnificent Istria

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #79,621 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternal for Men takes 1 of 2 categories.

Eternal for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnificent Istria
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

Eternal for Men1/2

Magnificent Istria0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternal for MenThe Dua Brand

Magnificent IstriaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

lavender53%

white floral42%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderBergamotVetiverLemonJuniper BerriesSandalwoodSageMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomCorianderGeraniumJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomPine needlesBlack ElderBergamotLavenderRosemaryLemonSage

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEternal for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternal for Men by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere built around a classic barbershop structure. The scent opens with a crisp splash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, paired with the herbal bite of sage. As the citrus settles, clean lavender, basil, and a touch of geranium step forward to create an unmistak…

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Magnificent Istria by The Dua Brand is an aromatic green fragrance built around brisk pine needles, bright citrus, and garden herbs. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and energetic. As the initial brightness settles, rosemary, sage, and black elder introduce a …

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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.

Do Eternal for Men and Magnificent Istria smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Sage.

Is Eternal for Men or Magnificent Istria better for summer or winter?

Eternal for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternal for Men and Magnificent Istria?

Eternal for Men features Lavender, Bergamot, Vetiver, Lemon and Juniper Berries. Magnificent Istria features Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pine needles, Black Elder and Bergamot.