Fragrance comparison

Magma vs OT - 23

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Magma

Andrea Maack

3.8238 votes

Rank #20,869 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

OT - 23

Olfattology

3.9314 votes

Rank #39,811 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OT - 23 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
OT - 23
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magma1/5

OT - 233/5

Ratings & consensus: OT - 23
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OT - 23
Sillage & projection: OT - 23
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

OT - 23Olfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerOT - 23Rating 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

50%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOT - 23

SillageOT - 23

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%

aromatic100%

marine92%

amber84%

smoky77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and citrus

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

BergamotLemonSaffronCassiaMandarin Orange

Heart

Sea NotesIncensePink PepperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomJuniper BerriesMyrrh

Base

VanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPrecious WoodsMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliRock roseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIncense, Lemon, Myrrh and Saffron. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex48

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#39,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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OT - 23 by Olfattology hits the skin with a sharp, medicinal burst of saffron and bitter orange before settling into an unexpected oceanic floral haze. This unisex composition plays a strange game of tug-of-war between cold sea notes and warm, smoky resins like myrrh and gurjan balsam. Unlike typical marine scents tha…

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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 OT - 23?

OT - 23 takes 3 of 5 categories. Magma is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes; OT - 23 is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Magma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose OT - 23 for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magma or OT - 23?

OT - 23 lasts longest (OT - 23 83/100, Magma 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magma or OT - 23?

OT - 23 projects furthest (OT - 23 78/100, Magma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magma and OT - 23 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Incense, Lemon, Myrrh and Saffron.

Is Magma or OT - 23 better for summer or winter?

Magma suits evening wear; OT - 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magma and OT - 23?

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. OT - 23 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Saffron and Cassia, heart notes of Sea Notes, Incense, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Precious Woods and Musk.