Kromo Black vs Magnat
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kromo Black takes 7 of 7 categories.
Kromo BlackChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
MagnatChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter.
Kromo Black7/7
Magnat0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kromo Black
- Community sentiment
- Kromo Black
- Longevity
- Kromo Black
- Sillage & projection
- Kromo Black
- Value for money
- Kromo Black
- Versatility
- Kromo Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kromo Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kromo BlackÉsikaMagnatÉsikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 79%Had 11%Want 10%
4.19/ 5 · 191 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerKromo BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
98 votes
44%Love
41%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
191 votes
Category winnerKromo BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKromo Black
SillageKromo Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKromo BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
warm spicy77%
whiskey69%
animalic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Guatemalan CardamomBlack PepperPomelo
Heart
elemiViolet LeafGeranium
Base
TonkaPatchouliSandalwoodGuaiac WoodOakmoss
Top
AppleViolet LeafBlack CardamomCypressClary Sage
Heart
WhiskeyCedarGeraniumOrange BlossomWater Lily
Base
LeatherOakmossSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Geranium, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer25
Fall90
Winter100
Day49
Night100
Spring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKromo BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,377
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,410
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKromo BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉsika Kromo Black opens with a vibrant burst of cracked black pepper, aromatic Guatemalan cardamom, and a sharp splash of zesty pomelo. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, the fragrance transitions into a clean herbal heart featuring crushed violet leaf, fresh geranium, and slightly piney elemi resin. The dry-do…
Reviews →Ésika Magnat brings together crisp green apple, warm whiskey, and smooth jacket leather in an easygoing, masculine blend. Created by master perfumer Frank Voelkl, it starts with a clean snap of cypress and clary sage before shifting into aromatic cedarwood and a gentle splash of oak-barrel liquor. The dry-down settles…
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, Kromo Black or Magnat?
Kromo Black takes 7 of 7 categories. Kromo Black is rated 4.33/5 from 98 votes; Magnat is rated 4.19/5 from 191 votes. Choose Kromo Black for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magnat for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Kromo Black or Magnat?
Kromo Black lasts longest (Kromo Black 67/100, Magnat 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kromo Black or Magnat?
Projection is very close: Kromo Black 55/100, Magnat 53/100 for sillage.
Do Kromo Black and Magnat smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Geranium, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.
Is Kromo Black or Magnat better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kromo Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Kromo Black is the stronger pick. Kromo Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kromo Black and Magnat?
Kromo Black has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Black Pepper and Pomelo, heart notes of elemi, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Magnat has top notes of Apple, Violet Leaf, Black Cardamom and Cypress, heart notes of Whiskey, Cedar, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.
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