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Fracas vs Magnifica

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

Updated 4,880 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Fracas

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Magnifica

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas4/7
Magnifica2/7
Ratings & consensus
Fracas
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Fracas
Sillage & projection
Fracas
Value for money
Magnifica
Versatility
Magnifica
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FracasRobert Piguet
MagnificaFurla
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

4,320 votes

18%Love
52%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value53
Category winnerMagnificaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
fruity42%
white floral100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar
Top15-30 mins
PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose
Base3-5 hrs
SandalwoodOrchidAmber
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter38
Day100
Night32
Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex13
Women85
Men3
Unisex1
Women96
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#575

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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, Fracas or Magnifica?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Magnifica?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Magnifica?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Magnifica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Fracas or Magnifica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnifica is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Magnifica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Magnifica?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber.

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