Fragrance comparison

Magma vs Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

2 wins

Magma

Andrea Maack

3.8238 votes

Rank #20,869 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition

Bond No 9

4.297 votes

Rank #45,869 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magma takes 2 of 4 categories.

Magma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Magma2/4

Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition
Value for money: Magma
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

Chelsea Nights Swarovski EditionBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

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

43%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChelsea Nights Swarovski Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value8

Category winnerMagmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

rose74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

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

SaffronCacaoHazelnut

Heart

SesameRoseTurmeric

Base

Tonka BeanSuedeVanillaPatchouliMyrrhAmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Rose, 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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex48

Women13

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#45,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition is a rich, dressy Bond No. 9 built around vanilla, warm spice, suede and amber. The opening suggests saffron, cacao and hazelnut, then the scent settles into a sweeter, darker base with tonka, patchouli, myrrh and oud touches. It usually reads best in cooler weather and at night. If yo…

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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 Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition?

Magma takes 2 of 4 categories. Magma is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes; Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Magma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magma or Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition?

They last about the same: Magma 75/100, Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magma or Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition?

Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition projects furthest (Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition 69/100, Magma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magma and Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Rose, Saffron and Suede.

Is Magma or Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition better for summer or winter?

Magma suits evening wear; Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magma and Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition?

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. Chelsea Nights Swarovski Edition has top notes of Saffron, Cacao and Hazelnut, heart notes of Sesame, Rose and Turmeric, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede, Vanilla and Patchouli.