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Kimitsu for Him vs Muse Magic

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

Updated 99 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kimitsu for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Kimitsu for Him

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Muse Magic

    Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kimitsu for Him3/4
Muse Magic1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kimitsu for Him
Sillage & projection
Kimitsu for Him
Value for money
Muse Magic
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kimitsu for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kimitsu for HimAnnayake
Muse MagicModern Magic
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
38%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

33%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityKimitsu for Him

SillageKimitsu for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMuse MagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
warm spicy61%
fresh100%
citrus91%
musky83%
floral74%
green65%
powdery56%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CitrusesBlack Pepper
Heart
MateAromatic SpicesNeroli
Base
CedarAmberVetiverMusk
Top
CitrusesTangerine Leaves
Heart
Jasmine TeaNeroli
Base
Cashmere MuskCacao
InformationalShared notesCitruses and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer55
Fall100
Winter18
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men82
Unisex18
Women0
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,870

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#56,096

PerfumerClarisse Aparici

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKimitsu for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kimitsu for Him opens with bright citrus and a peppery snap, then settles into a green, aromatic heart of mate, spices and neroli. The dry-down is woody and musky with amber warmth, more clean and spicy than heavy. It reads best as a daytime woody spicy scent for spring and autumn. The main caution is performance, whi…

Reviews →

Modern Magic Muse Magic is a breezy, uplifting fragrance that opens with a splash of crushed citrus and green tangerine leaves. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a calming heart of steamy jasmine tea and delicate neroli blossoms. The base brings a cozy finish with plush cashmere musk and a faint tou…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kimitsu for Him or Muse Magic?

Kimitsu for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. Kimitsu for Him is rated 3.84/5 from 93 votes; Muse Magic is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kimitsu for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Muse Magic for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kimitsu for Him or Muse Magic?

Kimitsu for Him lasts longest (Kimitsu for Him 69/100, Muse Magic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kimitsu for Him or Muse Magic?

Kimitsu for Him projects furthest (Kimitsu for Him 59/100, Muse Magic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kimitsu for Him and Muse Magic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Neroli.

Is Kimitsu for Him or Muse Magic better for summer or winter?

Kimitsu for Him suits daytime wear; Muse Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kimitsu for Him and Muse Magic?

Kimitsu for Him has top notes of Citruses and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mate, Aromatic Spices and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Muse Magic has top notes of Citruses and Tangerine Leaves, heart notes of Jasmine Tea and Neroli, a base of Cashmere Musk and Cacao.

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