Fragrance comparison

Magistral vs Uranus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Magistral

Legendary Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #64,730 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Uranus

Nicheend

3.3327 votes

Rank #22,532 MuskyPowdery

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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.
Uranus
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magistral2/4

Uranus2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagistralLegendary Fragrances

UranusNicheend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.33/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

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

19%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

19%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMagistral

SillageMagistral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value42

Category winnerUranusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

violet65%

iris53%

earthy42%

musky100%

powdery92%

woody84%

leather77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

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

AppleLemon

Heart

RaspberryIrisSaffronRoseFloral Notes

Base

SuedeCedarCivetMuskIncenseBenzoinVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Saffron, Benzoin and Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerUranusHigher 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…

Reviews →

Uranus by Nicheend is a complex unisex fragrance that balances bright top notes of apple and lemon with a deep, resinous base. It captures a modern oriental feel, relying on musk and suede to ground the playful heart of raspberry and iris. This is a versatile choice for those who enjoy evolving scents that move from c…

Reviews →

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 Uranus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magistral is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Uranus is rated 3.33/5 from 27 votes. Choose Magistral for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Uranus for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magistral or Uranus?

They last about the same: Magistral 80/100, Uranus 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magistral or Uranus?

Magistral projects furthest (Magistral 75/100, Uranus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magistral and Uranus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Saffron, Benzoin and Cedar.

Is Magistral or Uranus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magistral and Uranus?

Magistral features Cloves, Violet, Iris, Sandalwood and Lily. Uranus has top notes of Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Raspberry, Iris, Saffron and Rose, a base of Suede, Cedar, Civet and Musk.