Fragrance comparison

M V2Q vs Magma Ember Dusk

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

3 wins

M V2Q

Puredistance

3.89178 votes

Rank #7,310 WoodyWhite Floral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Magma Ember Dusk

Atralia

4.229 votes

Rank #20,165 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M V2Q takes 3 of 4 categories.

M V2Q
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magma Ember Dusk
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

M V2Q3/4

Magma Ember Dusk1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M V2Q
Sillage & projection: M V2Q
Value for money: Magma Ember Dusk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: M V2Q

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M V2QPuredistance

Magma Ember DuskAtralia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 1%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

16%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

178 votes

56%Love

11%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityM V2Q

SillageM V2Q

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMagma Ember DuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

earthy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

sweet30%

white floral100%

sweet92%

honey84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine tarCinnamonJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Texas CedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

Top

HoneyOrange BlossomWhite FlowersNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodJasmine SambacCinnamon

Base

Tonka BeanPowdery NotesVanillaCedarwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cinnamon, Jasmine Sambac and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for M V2Q, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Date 41%Work 24%Party 20%Casual 16%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,310

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#20,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerM V2QHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance M V2Q hits the skin with immediate authority. A bright flare of crisp lavender and peppery orange blossom cuts through the air first. Do not expect a polite barbershop opening. Within ten minutes, intense pine tar and smoky cypriol oil surge forward, creating a dark, rugged leather character that feels ra…

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Magma Ember Dusk opens sweeter and spicier than its dry-down suggests, with honey, nutmeg and orange blossom giving it a dense first impression. On skin, it usually settles into a softer vanilla-tonka base with powdery woods and a warm floral haze. It leans best to cool weather and evening wear, though some find it su…

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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 V2Q or Magma Ember Dusk?

M V2Q takes 3 of 4 categories. M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes; Magma Ember Dusk is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magma Ember Dusk for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M V2Q or Magma Ember Dusk?

M V2Q lasts longest (M V2Q 85/100, Magma Ember Dusk 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M V2Q or Magma Ember Dusk?

M V2Q projects furthest (M V2Q 74/100, Magma Ember Dusk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M V2Q and Magma Ember Dusk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Jasmine Sambac and Tonka Bean.

Is M V2Q or Magma Ember Dusk better for summer or winter?

M V2Q suits evening wear; Magma Ember Dusk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M V2Q and Magma Ember Dusk?

M V2Q has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine tar, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. Magma Ember Dusk has top notes of Honey, Orange Blossom, White Flowers and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Jasmine Sambac and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Powdery Notes, Vanilla and Cedarwood.