Fragrance comparison

Magma vs Ruby Reign

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Magma

Andrea Maack

3.8238 votes

Rank #20,869 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ruby Reign

House Of Sillage

4.0617 votes

Rank #20,250 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Reign takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Reign
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magma2/5

Ruby Reign3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagmaAndrea Maack

Ruby ReignHouse Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 62%

Category winnerRuby ReignRating 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

47%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMagma

SillageRuby Reign

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value15

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%

leather92%

woody84%

amber77%

oud69%

musky61%

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCedar NeedlesRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SuedeAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodOrange Blossom

Base7-10 hrs

PatchouliIncenseAmberCedarTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose, Saffron and Suede. Durations are only published for Ruby Reign, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer18

Fall88

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring8

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex48

Women13

Men36

Unisex36

Women29

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 14%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,250

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRuby ReignHigher 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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Ruby Reign by House Of Sillage opens with an immediate kick of warm saffron and crisp cedar needles, brightened just slightly by bergamot and a flash of sweet red rose. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral brightness pulls back, making way for a dense core of plush suede, dark agarwood oud, and dry guaiac wood. A…

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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 Ruby Reign?

Ruby Reign takes 3 of 5 categories. Magma is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes; Ruby Reign is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Magma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Reign for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magma or Ruby Reign?

Magma lasts longest (Magma 75/100, Ruby Reign 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magma or Ruby Reign?

Ruby Reign projects furthest (Ruby Reign 64/100, Magma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magma and Ruby Reign smell similar?

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

Is Magma or Ruby Reign better for summer or winter?

Magma suits evening wear; Ruby Reign suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magma and Ruby Reign?

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. Ruby Reign has top notes of Saffron, Cedar Needles, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Amber and Cedar.