Fragrance comparison

M by Marcel Marongiu vs Magnetic for Him

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 942 ratings analysed

5 wins

M by Marcel Marongiu

Oriflame

4.00899 votes

Rank #2,309 AmberRose

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M by Marcel Marongiu takes 5 of 7 categories.

M by Marcel Marongiu
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

M by Marcel Marongiu5/7

Magnetic for Him2/7

Ratings & consensus: M by Marcel Marongiu
Community sentiment: M by Marcel Marongiu
Longevity: M by Marcel Marongiu
Sillage & projection: M by Marcel Marongiu
Value for money: Magnetic for Him
Versatility: Magnetic for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: M by Marcel Marongiu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M by Marcel MarongiuOriflame

Magnetic for HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 899 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerM by Marcel MarongiuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

899 votes

9%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerM by Marcel MarongiuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityM by Marcel Marongiu

SillageM by Marcel Marongiu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMagnetic for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

sweet84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseWormwoodTaif Rose

Heart

DatesRoseIris

Base

SuedePatchouliAmber

Top

Wormwood

Heart

Water Notes

Base

PatchouliWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesWormwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMagnetic for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women57

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,309

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM by Marcel MarongiuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M by Marcel Marongiu by Oriflame opens with bitter wormwood and dry incense before revealing dark dates and taif rose over a heavy suede base. Designed by perfumer Alexandra Carlin, this dark oriental floral leans resinous, smoky, and surprisingly dry. It performs best in sub-zero winter temperatures or formal evening…

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Mexx Magnetic for Him is a fresh woody aromatic built around wormwood, watery notes, patchouli and clean woods. It opens brisk and slightly green, then settles into an aquatic, earthy dry-down that stays easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime use. If you like affordable, casual scents with a…

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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, M by Marcel Marongiu or Magnetic for Him?

M by Marcel Marongiu takes 5 of 7 categories. M by Marcel Marongiu is rated 4.00/5 from 899 votes; Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes. Choose M by Marcel Marongiu for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M by Marcel Marongiu or Magnetic for Him?

M by Marcel Marongiu lasts longest (M by Marcel Marongiu 74/100, Magnetic for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M by Marcel Marongiu or Magnetic for Him?

M by Marcel Marongiu projects furthest (M by Marcel Marongiu 66/100, Magnetic for Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M by Marcel Marongiu and Magnetic for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Patchouli.

Is M by Marcel Marongiu or Magnetic for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, M by Marcel Marongiu is the stronger pick. Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M by Marcel Marongiu and Magnetic for Him?

M by Marcel Marongiu has top notes of Incense, Wormwood and Taif Rose, heart notes of Dates, Rose and Iris, a base of Suede, Patchouli and Amber. Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.