Fragrance comparison

Magnetic 70 vs Maruyama

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magnetic 70

Vyrao

3.8571 votes

Rank #17,551 WoodyAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Maruyama

Prissana

3.4478 votes

Rank #20,573 HerbalAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic 70 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magnetic 70
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Maruyama
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magnetic 704/7

Maruyama2/7

Ratings & consensus: Magnetic 70
Community sentiment: Magnetic 70
Longevity: Maruyama
Sillage & projection: Magnetic 70
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Maruyama
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magnetic 70

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnetic 70Vyrao

MaruyamaPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%

3.44/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerMagnetic 70Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

71 votes

18%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

24%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerMagnetic 70Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMaruyama

SillageMagnetic 70

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

herbal100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

amber65%

camphor56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

IncenseCedarVetiverBlack PepperAngelicaJuniperIriselemi

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MarjoramAngelicaCamphorChamomileArtemisiaNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Lovage RootRose OilAmyrisVetiverIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vetiver and Angelica. Durations are only published for Maruyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall93

Winter33

Day100

Night82

Category winnerMaruyamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex61

Women6

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,551

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#20,573

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMagnetic 70Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnetic 70 by Vyrao centers on dry cedar wood, resinous elemi, and frankincense paired with a sharp bite of black pepper. Created by perfumer Lyn Harris, this unisex fragrance balances earthy vetiver and green angelica over a subtle iris warmth. It sits close to the skin, offering a calm, smoky aroma built for crisp …

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Maruyama by Prissana is a pungent, unapologetic herbal fragrance centered on bitter greens and cooling camphor. Created by perfumer Prin Lomros, the scent takes its inspiration from a summer botanical garden in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It opens with an intense blast of medicinal camphor, sharp marjoram, and astringent artem…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnetic 70 or Maruyama?

Magnetic 70 takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnetic 70 is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Maruyama is rated 3.44/5 from 78 votes. Choose Magnetic 70 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Maruyama for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic 70 or Maruyama?

Maruyama lasts longest (Maruyama 66/100, Magnetic 70 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic 70 or Maruyama?

Projection is very close: Magnetic 70 55/100, Maruyama 54/100 for sillage.

Do Magnetic 70 and Maruyama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Vetiver and Angelica.

Is Magnetic 70 or Maruyama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maruyama is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnetic 70 is the stronger pick. Maruyama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.