Fragrance comparison

Gingerlise vs Magenta

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Gingerlise

J.U.S Parfums

3.75101 votes

Rank #17,311 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Magenta

Paolo Pecora Milano

3.754 votes

Rank #61,752 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magenta takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gingerlise
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Magenta
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gingerlise1/3

Magenta2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GingerliseJ.U.S Parfums

MagentaPaolo Pecora Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

10%Hate

101 votes

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMagenta

SillageMagenta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

green60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerCitrusesLemongrassMintPeppermintMuskFigHedioneSageVetiverPink PepperWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Sage

Base7-10 hrs

OpoponaxVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Sage, Vetiver and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Magenta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex67

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 31%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,311

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#61,752

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGingerliseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gingerlise by J.U.S Parfums is an aromatic spicy fragrance centered on the bite of fresh blue ginger and crisp citrus. Designed by Alexandra Carlin, this 2018 release provides a sharp, refreshing profile ideal for hot summer days when you need an immediate pick-me-up. It is a clean, minimalist scent that wears closely…

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Paolo Pecora Milano Magenta hits skin with an immediate flash of sparkling citruses and tingling pink pepper. The opening feels dry and brisk rather than sweet. Give it five minutes. A dusty, herbal sage heart quickly emerges to cut through the initial brightness. Underneath, resinous opoponax resin and dark vetiver e…

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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, Gingerlise or Magenta?

Magenta takes 2 of 3 categories. Gingerlise is rated 3.75/5 from 101 votes; Magenta is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Gingerlise for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Magenta for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gingerlise or Magenta?

Magenta lasts longest (Magenta 87/100, Gingerlise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gingerlise or Magenta?

Magenta projects furthest (Magenta 65/100, Gingerlise 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gingerlise and Magenta smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Sage, Vetiver and Pink Pepper.

Is Gingerlise or Magenta better for summer or winter?

Magenta suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gingerlise and Magenta?

Gingerlise features Ginger, Citruses, Lemongrass, Mint and Peppermint. Magenta has top notes of Pink Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Sage, a base of Opoponax and Vetiver.