Fragrance comparison

Magma vs Nagud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Magma

Andrea Maack

3.8238 votes

Rank #20,869 AmberWarm Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nagud

Bois 1920

3.72110 votes

Rank #11,866 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nagud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nagud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Magma3/7

Nagud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagmaAndrea Maack

NagudBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerMagmaRating 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

40%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerMagmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNagud

SillageNagud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMagmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

rose74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and rose

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

SaffronBergamotLemon

Heart

Turkish RoseGeraniumMyrrhYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesIncense, Lemon, Myrrh and Rose. 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

Spring68

Summer18

Fall95

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNagudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex48

Women13

Men44

Unisex51

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#11,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNagudHigher 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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Nagud opens with bright bergamot and lemon, but the mood turns warm quickly. Saffron, Turkish rose and myrrh give it a spicy floral core, while incense, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla create a dense, resinous drydown. It suits shoppers who enjoy bold rose-amber woods with real presence. Sample first if you prefer …

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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 Nagud?

Nagud takes 4 of 7 categories. Magma is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes; Nagud is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Magma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nagud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magma or Nagud?

Nagud lasts longest (Nagud 83/100, Magma 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magma or Nagud?

Nagud projects furthest (Nagud 80/100, Magma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magma and Nagud smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Incense, Lemon, Myrrh and Rose.

Is Magma or Nagud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magma is the stronger pick. For winter, Magma is the stronger pick. Magma suits evening wear; Nagud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magma and Nagud?

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. Nagud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium, Myrrh and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood and Patchouli.