Fragrance comparison

HAL vs Magnat

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

HAL

Murad Mesud

4.002 votes

Rank #52,676 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Magnat

Ésika

4.19191 votes

Rank #26,566 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

HAL
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Magnat
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

HAL2/4

Magnat2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HALMurad Mesud

MagnatÉsika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.19/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

44%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHAL

SillageHAL

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMagnatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

powdery77%

cannabis69%

whiskey61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

whiskey69%

animalic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and whiskey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrassBergamotCypress

Heart3-5 hrs

CedarWhiskeycannabis

Base8-12 hrs

MuskVanilla

Top

AppleViolet LeafBlack CardamomCypressClary Sage

Heart

WhiskeyCedarGeraniumOrange BlossomWater Lily

Base

LeatherOakmossSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCypress, Cedar, Whiskey and Musk. Durations are only published for HAL, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 22%Work 14%

Men95

Unisex1

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,676

PerfumerMurad Mesud

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,566

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HAL by Murad Mesud cuts through the noise with an assertive blast of cut grass, zesty bergamot, and sharp cypress needles. It sets an outdoor, resinous tone before revealing an intoxicating heart of dry cedarwood, peat whiskey, and smoky herbal cannabis. This is not a timid office scent. Skin chemistry matters here. T…

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Ésika Magnat brings together crisp green apple, warm whiskey, and smooth jacket leather in an easygoing, masculine blend. Created by master perfumer Frank Voelkl, it starts with a clean snap of cypress and clary sage before shifting into aromatic cedarwood and a gentle splash of oak-barrel liquor. The dry-down settles…

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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, HAL or Magnat?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. HAL is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Magnat is rated 4.19/5 from 191 votes. Choose HAL for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Magnat for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, HAL or Magnat?

HAL lasts longest (HAL 90/100, Magnat 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HAL or Magnat?

HAL projects furthest (HAL 88/100, Magnat 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HAL and Magnat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and whiskey accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cedar, Whiskey and Musk.

Is HAL or Magnat better for summer or winter?

HAL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HAL and Magnat?

HAL has top notes of Grass, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Cedar, Whiskey and cannabis, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Magnat has top notes of Apple, Violet Leaf, Black Cardamom and Cypress, heart notes of Whiskey, Cedar, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.