Fragrance comparison

Magic Guard vs Perseus Triumphant

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

Magic Guard

Maori Collection

3.7193 votes

Rank #27,888 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perseus Triumphant

Argos

3.9315 votes

Rank #38,324 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perseus Triumphant takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magic Guard
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Perseus Triumphant
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Magic Guard2/5

Perseus Triumphant3/5

Ratings & consensus: Perseus Triumphant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perseus Triumphant
Sillage & projection: Perseus Triumphant
Value for money: Magic Guard
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magic Guard

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magic GuardMaori Collection

Perseus TriumphantArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

Category winnerPerseus TriumphantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

93 votes

47%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPerseus Triumphant

SillagePerseus Triumphant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMagic GuardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

rose84%

woody77%

citrus69%

oud61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronBergamotCardamom

Heart

RoseLeather

Base

Atlas CedarOudMusk

InformationalShared notesRose and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Magic Guard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer61

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night70

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,888

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,324

PerfumerChristian Petrovich

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMagic GuardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic Guard by Maori Collection presents an uncompromising, sharp take on the classic woody floral theme. Instead of a sugary garden blossom, the composition centres on a cool, unsweetened rose paired directly against dry Atlas cedar. The profile carries distinct powdery and aromatic facets that give it a clean, almos…

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Perseus Triumphant opens with a sharp flash of bergamot paired with dry saffron and warm cardamom. Within minutes, a heavy surge of dark oud and musk pushes forward, giving the top notes a noticeable animalic weight. As the scent settles on skin over the first hour, the initial punch softens into a dense center of vel…

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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 Guard or Perseus Triumphant?

Perseus Triumphant takes 3 of 5 categories. Magic Guard is rated 3.71/5 from 93 votes; Perseus Triumphant is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Magic Guard for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Perseus Triumphant for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic Guard or Perseus Triumphant?

Perseus Triumphant lasts longest (Perseus Triumphant 82/100, Magic Guard 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic Guard or Perseus Triumphant?

Perseus Triumphant projects furthest (Perseus Triumphant 72/100, Magic Guard 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Guard and Perseus Triumphant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Rose and Atlas Cedar.

Is Magic Guard or Perseus Triumphant better for summer or winter?

Magic Guard suits daytime wear; Perseus Triumphant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Guard and Perseus Triumphant?

Magic Guard features Rose and Atlas Cedar. Perseus Triumphant has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose and Leather, a base of Atlas Cedar, Oud and Musk.