Fragrance comparison

Magistral vs Oriental Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Magistral

Legendary Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #64,730 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Oriental Rose

Vertus

3.8665 votes

Rank #14,124 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Magistral
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oriental Rose
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magistral2/4

Oriental Rose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagistralLegendary Fragrances

Oriental RoseVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

34%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMagistral

SillageMagistral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOriental RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

violet65%

iris53%

earthy42%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both powdery, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ClovesVioletIrisSandalwoodLilySaffronBenzoinVetiverCedarVanillaMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderSaffronCardamomOlibanumLemon

Heart

OrrisVioletRosePatchouliGuaiac WoodCloves

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCloves, Violet, Sandalwood and Saffron. Durations are only published for Magistral, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring76

Summer52

Fall100

Winter71

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Casual 25%Work 22%Party 17%

Men23

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriental RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magistral by Legendary Fragrances combines dry spice with dense, cosmetic powder and smooth woods. The first spray releases a pungent kick of cloves and saffron before settling into cool violet petals and earthy iris root. Within thirty minutes, creamy sandalwood and dry cedar take over the midstage, backed by a gentl…

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Oriental Rose by Vertus is a dry, powdery rose fragrance backed by warm spices and a woody base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a unisex profile where lavender and saffron give way to a heavy, clean iris texture. It is a long-lasting option for those who want an alternative to traditional, sweet floral s…

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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, Magistral or Oriental Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magistral is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Oriental Rose is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Magistral for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oriental Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magistral or Oriental Rose?

Magistral lasts longest (Magistral 80/100, Oriental Rose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magistral or Oriental Rose?

Magistral projects furthest (Magistral 75/100, Oriental Rose 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magistral and Oriental Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Violet, Sandalwood and Saffron.

Is Magistral or Oriental Rose better for summer or winter?

Magistral suits evening wear; Oriental Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magistral and Oriental Rose?

Magistral features Cloves, Violet, Iris, Sandalwood and Lily. Oriental Rose has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.