Fragrance comparison

Magic Griffin vs O Lado Rosa da Vida

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

3 wins

Magic Griffin

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.4613 votes

Rank #29,293 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

O Lado Rosa da Vida

Quem Disse Berenice

4.11114 votes

Rank #23,698 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic Griffin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magic Griffin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
O Lado Rosa da Vida
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic Griffin3/5

O Lado Rosa da Vida2/5

Ratings & consensus: Magic Griffin
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magic Griffin
Sillage & projection: Magic Griffin
Value for money: O Lado Rosa da Vida
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: O Lado Rosa da Vida

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magic GriffinThe Fragrance Kitchen

O Lado Rosa da VidaQuem Disse Berenice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

4.11/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 41%Had 42%Want 17%

Category winnerMagic GriffinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

36%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMagic Griffin

SillageMagic Griffin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerO Lado Rosa da VidaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

musky84%

green77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both musky, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitAppleBergamotLemon

Heart

PeachVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliVanilla

Top15-30 mins

ApplePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for O Lado Rosa da Vida, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 34%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,698

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerO Lado Rosa da VidaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic Griffin by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, and crisp apple. This bright citrus header quickly gives way to a dense heart dominated by powdery violet, peach, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. As the mid notes settle, the foundation turns dark and muscular. Earthy patc…

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O Lado Rosa da Vida by Quem Disse Berenice delivers an uplifting splash of crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and delicate lily-of-the-valley. The scent feels clean, breezy, and effortlessly cheerful from the very first mist. You get a quick flash of peppery warmth before dewy jasmine petals take over the midsection, …

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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, Magic Griffin or O Lado Rosa da Vida?

Magic Griffin takes 3 of 5 categories. Magic Griffin is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; O Lado Rosa da Vida is rated 4.11/5 from 114 votes. Choose Magic Griffin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose O Lado Rosa da Vida for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic Griffin or O Lado Rosa da Vida?

Magic Griffin lasts longest (Magic Griffin 76/100, O Lado Rosa da Vida 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic Griffin or O Lado Rosa da Vida?

Magic Griffin projects furthest (Magic Griffin 80/100, O Lado Rosa da Vida 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Griffin and O Lado Rosa da Vida smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Magic Griffin or O Lado Rosa da Vida better for summer or winter?

Magic Griffin suits daytime wear; O Lado Rosa da Vida suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Griffin and O Lado Rosa da Vida?

Magic Griffin has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. O Lado Rosa da Vida has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk and Cedar.