Fragrance comparison

Magma vs Ahmar Dance

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Magma

Andrea Maack

3.8238 votes

Rank #20,869 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ahmar Dance

Tayshaba

3.339 votes

Rank #49,085 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahmar Dance takes 2 of 4 categories.

Magma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ahmar Dance
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Magma1/4

Ahmar Dance2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ahmar Dance
Sillage & projection: Ahmar Dance
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagmaAndrea Maack

Ahmar DanceTayshaba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

38 votes

44%Love

0%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAhmar Dance

SillageAhmar Dance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

rose74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Madagascar PepperIncenseLemon

Heart

MyrrhRoseSaffron

Base

SuedeTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

SaffronLily of the ValleyCinnamon

Heart

EucalyptusSuedeLeatherNutmegVanillaCloveJasmine

Base

HealingwoodIncenseMyrrhMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAlmondAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Myrrh, Saffron and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer18

Fall88

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex48

Women13

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#49,085

PerfumerMaiada El Khalifa

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMagmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Andrea Maack Magma captures the mineral grit of Icelandic volcanic plains by pitting cold, zesty lemon oil against smoky resins. It transitions from a bracing cracked-pepper opening into a dry, velvety suede base. This unisex blend suits enthusiasts seeking an unconventional, earthy fragrance for chilly autumn days or…

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Ahmar Dance by Tayshaba opens with a sharp flash of saffron and warm cinnamon before settling into dense leather and dark resins. Created by Maiada El Khalifa in 2024, this oriental spicy unisex composition leans heavily into hot spices, dark suede, and smoky incense. Midnotes of eucalyptus and clove add a medicinal b…

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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, Magma or Ahmar Dance?

Ahmar Dance takes 2 of 4 categories. Magma is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes; Ahmar Dance is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Magma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ahmar Dance for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magma or Ahmar Dance?

Ahmar Dance lasts longest (Ahmar Dance 90/100, Magma 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magma or Ahmar Dance?

Ahmar Dance projects furthest (Ahmar Dance 75/100, Magma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magma and Ahmar Dance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Myrrh, Saffron and Suede.

Is Magma or Ahmar Dance better for summer or winter?

Magma suits evening wear; Ahmar Dance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magma and Ahmar Dance?

Magma has top notes of Madagascar Pepper, Incense and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose and Saffron, a base of Suede, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Ahmar Dance has top notes of Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Cinnamon, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Suede, Leather and Nutmeg, a base of Healingwood, Incense, Myrrh and Musk.