Fragrance comparison

Magenta vs Zaad Mondo

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 316 ratings analysed

2 wins

Magenta

Paolo Pecora Milano

3.754 votes

Rank #61,482 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Zaad Mondo

O Boticário

4.01312 votes

Rank #29,250 WoodyAromatic

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.
Zaad Mondo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Magenta2/3

Zaad Mondo1/3

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: Zaad Mondo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagentaPaolo Pecora Milano

Zaad MondoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

4.01/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

34%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

312 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagenta

SillageMagenta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

aquatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

JuniperOzonic notesWater NotesGreen AppleCitrusesCardamom

Heart

Red AppleSageVioletBlue LavenderGeraniumFreesia

Base

SandalwoodMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverCedarClearwoodPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men95

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,482

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,250

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad MondoHigher 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…

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Zaad Mondo by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of tart green apple, chilled juniper berries, and airy ozonic water notes that feel like cool ocean mist on a sunny morning. As the brisk opening settles, aromatic blue lavender, garden sage, and soft violet create a clean, modern heart. The base rests on a smooth fou…

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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 Zaad Mondo?

Magenta takes 2 of 3 categories. Magenta is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Zaad Mondo is rated 4.01/5 from 312 votes. Choose Magenta for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zaad Mondo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magenta or Zaad Mondo?

Magenta lasts longest (Magenta 87/100, Zaad Mondo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magenta or Zaad Mondo?

Magenta projects furthest (Magenta 65/100, Zaad Mondo 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magenta and Zaad Mondo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Sage and Vetiver.

Is Magenta or Zaad Mondo better for summer or winter?

Magenta suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magenta and Zaad Mondo?

Magenta has top notes of Pink Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Sage, a base of Opoponax and Vetiver. Zaad Mondo has top notes of Juniper, Ozonic notes, Water Notes and Green Apple, heart notes of Red Apple, Sage, Violet and Blue Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver.