Fragrance comparison

Il Snob vs Pétales de Magnolia

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

Il Snob

ILMIN Parfums

3.502 votes

Rank #62,396 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Pétales de Magnolia

Houbigant

3.5279 votes

Rank #38,603 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Il Snob
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pétales de Magnolia
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Il Snob2/4

Pétales de Magnolia2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Snob
Sillage & projection: Il Snob
Value for money: Pétales de Magnolia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pétales de Magnolia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il SnobILMIN Parfums

Pétales de MagnoliaHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

24%Like

24%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIl Snob

SillageIl Snob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPétales de MagnoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangRoseAmber

Base

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

Nashi PearPomeloPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaDried ApricotCoconut Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Pétales de Magnolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall23

Winter8

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,603

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPétales de MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Snob opens with a sharp, sparkling citrus burst, pomelo, lemon, bergamot and mandarin, then settles into a drier woody, musky base with saffron warmth and soft florals around the edges. It reads more niche than easygoing, with a brisk, polished character that may suit someone who likes bright woods, spice and a sli…

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Pétales de Magnolia by Houbigant brings a crisp, luminous burst to sunny mornings. The opening pairs crunchy nashi pear and zesty pomelo with an unexpected flick of cool peppermint. It feels invigorating immediately. Within twenty minutes, the citrus sparkle softens into lush magnolia petals, velvety dried apricot, an…

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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, Il Snob or Pétales de Magnolia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Il Snob is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Pétales de Magnolia is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Il Snob for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pétales de Magnolia for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Snob or Pétales de Magnolia?

Il Snob lasts longest (Il Snob 100/100, Pétales de Magnolia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Snob or Pétales de Magnolia?

Il Snob projects furthest (Il Snob 75/100, Pétales de Magnolia 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Snob and Pétales de Magnolia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Il Snob or Pétales de Magnolia better for summer or winter?

Pétales de Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Snob and Pétales de Magnolia?

Il Snob has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Pétales de Magnolia has top notes of Nashi Pear, Pomelo and Peppermint, heart notes of Magnolia, Dried Apricot and Coconut Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.