Fragrance comparison

Magma vs Sanctum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Magma

Andrea Maack

3.8238 votes

Rank #20,869 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sanctum

Serge Dumonten

5.001 votes

Rank #43,822 SmokyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sanctum takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Magma1/4

Sanctum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sanctum
Sillage & projection: Sanctum
Value for money: Sanctum
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

SanctumSerge Dumonten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySanctum

SillageSanctum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSanctumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

rose74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

smoky100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

marine61%

Scent match37%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

Ozonic notesSea NotesApple BlossomFernPepper

Heart

SaffronPatchouliCedarMyrrhSuedeWhite Musk

Base

SmokeIncenseOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Pepper, Incense, 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex48

Women13

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#43,822

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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Sanctum by Serge Dumonten balances coastal freshness and heavy incense. It combines ozonic notes and apple blossom with deep myrrh and smoky notes, making it a dark choice for cold autumn evenings.

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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 Sanctum?

Sanctum takes 3 of 4 categories. Magma is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes; Sanctum is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Magma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sanctum for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magma or Sanctum?

Sanctum lasts longest (Sanctum 87/100, Magma 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magma or Sanctum?

Sanctum projects furthest (Sanctum 67/100, Magma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magma and Sanctum smell similar?

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

Is Magma or Sanctum better for summer or winter?

Magma suits evening wear; Sanctum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magma and Sanctum?

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. Sanctum has top notes of Ozonic notes, Sea Notes, Apple Blossom and Fern, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli, Cedar and Myrrh, a base of Smoke, Incense, Oakmoss and Vetiver.