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Imari Elixir 2015 vs Magnifiq

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

Updated 784 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imari Elixir 2015 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Imari Elixir 2015

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Magnifiq

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Imari Elixir 20154/7
Magnifiq3/7
Ratings & consensus
Imari Elixir 2015
Community sentiment
Imari Elixir 2015
Longevity
Magnifiq
Sillage & projection
Magnifiq
Value for money
Imari Elixir 2015
Versatility
Magnifiq
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Imari Elixir 2015

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Imari Elixir 2015Avon
MagnifiqArmaf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 755 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
Category winnerImari Elixir 2015Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

755 votes

34%Love
31%Like
14%Ok
17%Dislike
3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerImari Elixir 2015Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityMagnifiq

SillageMagnifiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value68
Category winnerImari Elixir 2015Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
rose77%
amber69%
patchouli61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
musky84%
rose77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both rose and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BlackberryGreen AppleMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
VanillaRed AmberPatchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineMimosaYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskPatchouliVanillaVetiverTonka
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring30
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring55
Summer64
Fall91
Winter100
Day54
Night100
Category winnerMagnifiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex10
Women88
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,136

PerfumerJohn Gamba, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerImari Elixir 2015Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Imari Elixir opens with dark blackberry juice and tart green apple, quickly cut by a quick burst of mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the fruity sharpness subsides into a lush heart where dark red rose, jasmine, and sweet ylang-ylang take control. As the dry-down settles on skin, rich vanilla and dense red …

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Armaf Magnifiq opens with a sharp burst of sweet mandarin orange and tart bergamot, creating a bright citrus introduction. Within minutes, the initial sparkle yields to a dense bouquet of rose and powdery mimosa, which grounds the blend. As the hours pass on warm skin, the base of earthy patchouli, vetiver, and dark v…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Imari Elixir 2015 or Magnifiq?

Imari Elixir 2015 takes 4 of 7 categories. Imari Elixir 2015 is rated 3.82/5 from 755 votes; Magnifiq is rated 3.76/5 from 29 votes. Choose Imari Elixir 2015 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Magnifiq for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imari Elixir 2015 or Magnifiq?

Magnifiq lasts longest (Magnifiq 69/100, Imari Elixir 2015 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imari Elixir 2015 or Magnifiq?

Projection is very close: Magnifiq 62/100, Imari Elixir 2015 61/100 for sillage.

Do Imari Elixir 2015 and Magnifiq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Imari Elixir 2015 or Magnifiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnifiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Imari Elixir 2015 is the stronger pick. Magnifiq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imari Elixir 2015 and Magnifiq?

Imari Elixir 2015 has top notes of Blackberry, Green Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Red Amber and Patchouli. Magnifiq has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.

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