Fragrance comparison

La Magnétique vs Canyon Dreams

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 145 ratings analysed

La Magnétique

Bourjois

3.8249 votes

Rank #20,194 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Canyon Dreams

Keiko Mecheri

4.1896 votes

Rank #30,485 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Canyon Dreams takes 4 of 7 categories.

La Magnétique
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Canyon Dreams
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

La Magnétique3/7

Canyon Dreams4/7

Ratings & consensus: Canyon Dreams
Community sentiment: Canyon Dreams
Longevity: Canyon Dreams
Sillage & projection: Canyon Dreams
Value for money: La Magnétique
Versatility: La Magnétique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Magnétique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La MagnétiqueBourjois

Canyon DreamsKeiko Mecheri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

4.18/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerCanyon DreamsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

45%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerCanyon DreamsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCanyon Dreams

SillageCanyon Dreams

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value40

Category winnerLa MagnétiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody86%

citrus72%

vanilla58%

white floral44%

floral30%

citrus100%

woody86%

vanilla72%

patchouli58%

fresh spicy44%

rose30%

Scent match74%Closely related · both woody, citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Woody NotesVanilla

Notes

BergamotWoody NotesMandarin OrangeVanillaPatchouliRoseJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall50

Winter45

Day100

Night29

Spring48

Summer57

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night83

Category winnerLa MagnétiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,194

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#30,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa MagnétiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois La Magnétique opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange before yielding to a heart of soft rose and jasmine. The base settles into white woods and a light, cozy vanilla. It stays fresh and floral with a subtle fruity sweetness that feels light on skin for warm spring days.

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Canyon Dreams opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, mimicking the golden light of a late afternoon in southern California. As the initial brightness settles, a warm heart of rose and jasmine emerges, adding a plush floral texture that feels soft rather than heavy. The base grounds the composition …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Magnétique or Canyon Dreams?

Canyon Dreams takes 4 of 7 categories. La Magnétique is rated 3.82/5 from 49 votes; Canyon Dreams is rated 4.18/5 from 96 votes. Choose La Magnétique for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Canyon Dreams for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Magnétique or Canyon Dreams?

Canyon Dreams lasts longest (Canyon Dreams 65/100, La Magnétique 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Magnétique or Canyon Dreams?

Canyon Dreams projects furthest (Canyon Dreams 60/100, La Magnétique 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Magnétique and Canyon Dreams smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Woody Notes.

Is La Magnétique or Canyon Dreams better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Magnétique is the stronger pick. For winter, La Magnétique is the stronger pick. La Magnétique suits daytime wear; Canyon Dreams suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Magnétique and Canyon Dreams?

La Magnétique has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla. Canyon Dreams features Bergamot, Woody Notes, Mandarin Orange, Vanilla and Patchouli.