Fragrance comparison

Koldun vs Magic Guard

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

5 wins

Koldun

Brocard

4.1289 votes

Rank #24,553 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Magic Guard

Maori Collection

3.7193 votes

Rank #27,888 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Koldun takes 5 of 7 categories.

Koldun
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Magic Guard
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Koldun5/7

Magic Guard2/7

Ratings & consensus: Koldun
Community sentiment: Koldun
Longevity: Magic Guard
Sillage & projection: Koldun
Value for money: Koldun
Versatility: Magic Guard
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Koldun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KoldunBrocard

Magic GuardMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

3.71/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

Category winnerKoldunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

17%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerKoldunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMagic Guard

SillageKoldun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value42

Category winnerKoldunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

rose44%

warm spicy30%

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, rose and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Atlas CedarGeraniumPepperOrangeGrapefruitRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar and Rose. Durations are only published for Magic Guard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer61

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMagic GuardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,888

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKoldunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Koldun presents a sharp, mineral-citrus opening that immediately pulls attention. Bright orange and tart grapefruit slice through the initial spray, carried by a punch of black pepper that gives the top notes an airy, biting edge. As the initial brightness settles, green geranium and dry Atlas cedar take over …

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Magic Guard by Maori Collection presents an uncompromising, sharp take on the classic woody floral theme. Instead of a sugary garden blossom, the composition centres on a cool, unsweetened rose paired directly against dry Atlas cedar. The profile carries distinct powdery and aromatic facets that give it a clean, almos…

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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, Koldun or Magic Guard?

Koldun takes 5 of 7 categories. Koldun is rated 4.12/5 from 89 votes; Magic Guard is rated 3.71/5 from 93 votes. Choose Koldun for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Magic Guard for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Koldun or Magic Guard?

Magic Guard lasts longest (Magic Guard 68/100, Koldun 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Koldun or Magic Guard?

Koldun projects furthest (Koldun 69/100, Magic Guard 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Koldun and Magic Guard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and aromatic accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar and Rose.

Is Koldun or Magic Guard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magic Guard is the stronger pick. For winter, Magic Guard is the stronger pick. Magic Guard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.