Fragrance comparison

Magenta vs Kingsman

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

2 wins

Magenta

Paolo Pecora Milano

3.754 votes

Rank #61,752 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Kingsman

Maison Alhambra

3.93103 votes

Rank #14,937 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magenta takes 2 of 3 categories.

Magenta
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kingsman
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Magenta2/3

Kingsman1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magenta
Sillage & projection: Magenta
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kingsman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagentaPaolo Pecora Milano

KingsmanMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

37%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMagenta

SillageMagenta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value87

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Sage

Base7-10 hrs

OpoponaxVetiver

Top

Juniper BerriesBlood OrangeCitrusesSicilian Lemon

Heart

SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Sage and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Magenta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall67

Winter21

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 31%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 14%

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,752

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKingsmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Pecora Milano Magenta hits skin with an immediate flash of sparkling citruses and tingling pink pepper. The opening feels dry and brisk rather than sweet. Give it five minutes. A dusty, herbal sage heart quickly emerges to cut through the initial brightness. Underneath, resinous opoponax resin and dark vetiver e…

Reviews →

Kingsman by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a blend of juniper berries, blood orange, and Sicilian lemon. This 2022 release offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a heart of sage and lavender. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for men looking for a versatile, cle…

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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, Magenta or Kingsman?

Magenta takes 2 of 3 categories. Magenta is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Kingsman is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes. Choose Magenta for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kingsman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magenta or Kingsman?

Magenta lasts longest (Magenta 87/100, Kingsman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magenta or Kingsman?

Magenta projects furthest (Magenta 65/100, Kingsman 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magenta and Kingsman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Sage and Vetiver.

Is Magenta or Kingsman better for summer or winter?

Magenta suits evening wear; Kingsman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magenta and Kingsman?

Magenta has top notes of Pink Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Sage, a base of Opoponax and Vetiver. Kingsman has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.