FM Force Magnétique vs Zing
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
FM Force MagnétiqueChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ZingChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
FM Force Magnétique2/5
Zing2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zing
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- FM Force Magnétique
- Value for money
- FM Force Magnétique
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zing
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FM Force MagnétiqueJAFRAZingAndrea MaackWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 60%Had 31%Want 10%
4.18/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%
Category winnerZingRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
38%Love
45%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageFM Force Magnétique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFM Force MagnétiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus91%
powdery83%
musky74%
aromatic65%
warm spicy56%
citrus100%
powdery92%
mineral84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerLemonLimeMandarin OrangeTangerine
Heart
MuskOakmossSandalowoodLavenderJuniper
Base
Cedar
Top
Mineral notesTangerineMandarin Orange
Heart
GingerCarrot
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer91
Fall73
Winter27
Day100
Night42
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#16,113
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerZingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFM Force Magnétique by JAFRA delivers a crisp aromatic experience built around a citrus and ginger opening. Launched in 2014, this masculine fragrance settles into a musky, woody base that feels reliable for daily office wear. It is a straightforward, uncomplicated choice for men seeking a clean, refreshing scent prof…
Reviews →Zing by Andrea Maack shakes up the traditional citrus genre with a savory vegetable twist. It balances bright mandarin orange and sharp ginger against an earthy carrot note, grounding the blend with a clean skin musk. It is built for those who want a refreshing daytime scent that breaks away from typical sweet floral …
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, FM Force Magnétique or Zing?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. FM Force Magnétique is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; Zing is rated 4.18/5 from 65 votes. Choose FM Force Magnétique for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zing for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, FM Force Magnétique or Zing?
They last about the same: FM Force Magnétique 60/100, Zing 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, FM Force Magnétique or Zing?
FM Force Magnétique projects furthest (FM Force Magnétique 54/100, Zing 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do FM Force Magnétique and Zing smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Musk.
Is FM Force Magnétique or Zing better for summer or winter?
FM Force Magnétique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in FM Force Magnétique and Zing?
FM Force Magnétique has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalowood and Lavender, a base of Cedar. Zing has top notes of Mineral notes, Tangerine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger and Carrot, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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