Fragrance comparison

Magistral vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Magistral

Legendary Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #64,730 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #24,736 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Magistral2/4

Rose Morocco2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagistralLegendary Fragrances

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

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

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMagistral

SillageMagistral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerRose MoroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

violet65%

iris53%

earthy42%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery 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

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Sandalwood, Lily 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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose MoroccoHigher 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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Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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 Rose Morocco?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magistral is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Magistral for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magistral or Rose Morocco?

Magistral lasts longest (Magistral 80/100, Rose Morocco 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magistral or Rose Morocco?

Magistral projects furthest (Magistral 75/100, Rose Morocco 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magistral and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Sandalwood, Lily and Saffron.

Is Magistral or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magistral and Rose Morocco?

Magistral features Cloves, Violet, Iris, Sandalwood and Lily. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.