La Magnétique vs In Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In Red takes 4 of 7 categories.
La MagnétiqueChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
In RedChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
La Magnétique2/7
In Red4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- In Red
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- In Red
- Sillage & projection
- In Red
- Value for money
- La Magnétique
- Versatility
- La Magnétique
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La MagnétiqueBourjoisIn RedArmand BasiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%
3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes
Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%
Category winnerIn RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
49 votes
19%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5,438 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn Red
SillageIn Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa MagnétiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody86%
citrus72%
vanilla58%
white floral44%
floral30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
white floral65%
fresh53%
aromatic42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmine
Base
Woody NotesVanilla
Top
BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant
Base
Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline
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 seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall50
Winter45
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLa MagnétiqueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,194
PerfumerAlienor Massenet
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#7,631
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews65
Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBourjois 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.
Reviews →In Red opens with a brisk hit of ginger, cardamom and citrus, then settles into cool florals with lily, violet leaf and a lightly woody musk base. It smells fresh, crisp and slightly spicy rather than soft or sugary. This suits someone who wants an energising daytime floral with a clean, polished feel. It wears especi…
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, La Magnétique or In Red?
In Red takes 4 of 7 categories. La Magnétique is rated 3.82/5 from 49 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose La Magnétique for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, La Magnétique or In Red?
In Red lasts longest (In Red 56/100, La Magnétique 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Magnétique or In Red?
In Red projects furthest (In Red 51/100, La Magnétique 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Magnétique and In Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Woody Notes.
Is La Magnétique or In Red 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Magnétique and In Red?
La Magnétique has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla. In Red has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood.
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