Fragrance comparison

Jam Woman vs Magnus

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 303 ratings analysed

Jam Woman

Puma

3.74299 votes

Rank #14,038 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Magnus

Swiss Arabian

4.754 votes

Rank #34,036 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jam Woman
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Magnus
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jam Woman1/4

Magnus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jam WomanPuma

MagnusSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 32%Had 68%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

299 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityMagnus

SillageMagnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMagnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPineappleBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Peach BlossomJasmineFreesiaRose

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaAmberMossWhite Cedar ExtractSandalwood

Top

AppleBergamotBlack CurrantPineapple

Heart

BirchJasminePatchouliRose

Base

AmberMossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jam Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall18

Winter9

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Party 21%Work 18%Date 12%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#34,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJam WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jam Woman delivers an energetic burst of sugary pineapple, tart black currant, and juicy bergamot. It opens with an unmistakable splash of summer festival energy. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus flash calms down into soft peach blossom and fresh freesia petals. A faint base of creamy vanilla and light san…

Reviews →

Magnus by Swiss Arabian is a spirited unisex fragrance that balances bright orchard fruits with a grounded, woody base. It opens with a crisp snap of apple and pineapple, eventually settling into a reliable birch and patchouli heart. Perfect for daily wear in temperate weather, it offers a versatile profile for those …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jam Woman or Magnus?

Magnus takes 3 of 4 categories. Jam Woman is rated 3.74/5 from 299 votes; Magnus is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Jam Woman for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Magnus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jam Woman or Magnus?

Magnus lasts longest (Magnus 60/100, Jam Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jam Woman or Magnus?

Magnus projects furthest (Magnus 75/100, Jam Woman 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jam Woman and Magnus smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Jam Woman or Magnus better for summer or winter?

Jam Woman suits daytime wear; Magnus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jam Woman and Magnus?

Jam Woman has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Moss and White Cedar Extract. Magnus has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Vanilla.