Iris Ardent vs Magnetic 70
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Magnetic 70 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Iris ArdentChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnetic 70Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Iris Ardent3/7
Magnetic 704/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Magnetic 70
- Community sentiment
- Magnetic 70
- Longevity
- Iris Ardent
- Sillage & projection
- Magnetic 70
- Value for money
- Iris Ardent
- Versatility
- Iris Ardent
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Magnetic 70
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris ArdentMolinardMagnetic 70VyraoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%
3.85/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%
Category winnerMagnetic 70Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
35%Like
21%Ok
9%Dislike
14%Hate
43 votes
38%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerMagnetic 70Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIris Ardent
SillageMagnetic 70
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIris ArdentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
iris77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
smoky69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JuniperCypressAngelicaMandarin
Heart
IrisIncenseViolet LeavesPepper
Base
LeatherVetiverAmberMusk
Notes
IncenseCedarVetiverBlack PepperAngelicaJuniperIriselemi
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Angelica, Iris and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall88
Winter81
Day100
Night90
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIris ArdentMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,560
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#18,114
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerMagnetic 70Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard Iris Ardent puts a smoky, aromatic spin on classic iris root. Opening with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter juniper berry, and juicy mandarin, the fragrance quickly settles into a rich core of powdery violet leaves and frankincense. As it warms on the skin, smooth suede leather, earthy vetiver, and clea…
Reviews →Magnetic 70 by Vyrao centers on dry cedar wood, resinous elemi, and frankincense paired with a sharp bite of black pepper. Created by perfumer Lyn Harris, this unisex fragrance balances earthy vetiver and green angelica over a subtle iris warmth. It sits close to the skin, offering a calm, smoky aroma built for crisp …
Reviews →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, Iris Ardent or Magnetic 70?
Magnetic 70 takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; Magnetic 70 is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnetic 70 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Iris Ardent or Magnetic 70?
Iris Ardent lasts longest (Iris Ardent 62/100, Magnetic 70 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris Ardent or Magnetic 70?
Magnetic 70 projects furthest (Magnetic 70 55/100, Iris Ardent 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris Ardent and Magnetic 70 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Angelica, Iris and Incense.
Is Iris Ardent or Magnetic 70 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris Ardent is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnetic 70 is the stronger pick. Iris Ardent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Ardent and Magnetic 70?
Iris Ardent has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Angelica and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Pepper, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Magnetic 70 features Incense, Cedar, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Angelica.
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