Fragrance comparison

Fiamma vs Magnifica Lux

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Fiamma

Moresque

3.84114 votes

Rank #13,304 AmberPowdery

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63%scent match

Closely related

Magnifica Lux

Gritti

3.96101 votes

Rank #15,792 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Fiamma
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magnifica Lux
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fiamma4/8

Magnifica Lux4/8

Ratings & consensus: Magnifica Lux
Community sentiment: Magnifica Lux
Longevity: Fiamma
Sillage & projection: Fiamma
Value for money: Magnifica Lux
Versatility: Magnifica Lux
Note pyramid (duration): Fiamma
Fragranxe ranking: Fiamma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FiammaMoresque

Magnifica LuxGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 28%Had 15%Want 57%

3.96/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerMagnifica LuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

34%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerMagnifica LuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFiamma

SillageFiamma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMagnifica LuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

honey77%

sweet69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber92%

iris84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrrhPatchouli

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaHoneyResinsLeatherMusk

Notes

ResinsIrisCypressHoneyMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFiammaLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night77

Category winnerMagnifica LuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex48

Women41

Men6

Unisex54

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,304

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#15,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerFiammaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moresque Fiamma opens with a brisk, crisp rush of green cypress and piney juniper berries before settling into an unexpected pool of powdery iris. As the crisp opening fades, the heart reveals warm, earthy patchouli wrapped in rich, aromatic myrrh. The base becomes a cozy, comforting blend of sticky amber resin, dark …

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Magnifica Lux by Gritti centers on a delicate interpretation of Florentine iris paired with sweet honey and woody cypress. The opening pairs a crisp, herbal woodiness with powdery floral softness, creating an airy texture that feels light rather than heavy. As the fragrance settles, warm resins and earthy patchouli em…

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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, Fiamma or Magnifica Lux?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Fiamma is rated 3.84/5 from 114 votes; Magnifica Lux is rated 3.96/5 from 101 votes. Choose Fiamma for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magnifica Lux for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiamma or Magnifica Lux?

Fiamma lasts longest (Fiamma 78/100, Magnifica Lux 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fiamma or Magnifica Lux?

Fiamma projects furthest (Fiamma 71/100, Magnifica Lux 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fiamma and Magnifica Lux smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Cypress, Patchouli and Honey.

Is Fiamma or Magnifica Lux better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnifica Lux is the stronger pick. For winter, Fiamma is the stronger pick. Fiamma suits evening wear; Magnifica Lux suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiamma and Magnifica Lux?

Fiamma has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Honey and Resins. Magnifica Lux features Resins, Iris, Cypress, Honey and Musk.