Fragrance comparison

Magnetic for Him vs Barneys + L’Wren Scott

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Barneys + L’Wren Scott

Barneys New York

4.4010 votes

Rank #20,301 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barneys + L’Wren Scott takes 4 of 4 categories.

Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Barneys + L’Wren Scott
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Magnetic for Him0/4

Barneys + L’Wren Scott4/4

Ratings & consensus: Barneys + L’Wren Scott
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Barneys + L’Wren Scott
Sillage & projection: Barneys + L’Wren Scott
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barneys + L’Wren Scott

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnetic for HimMexx

Barneys + L’Wren ScottBarneys New York

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%

Category winnerBarneys + L’Wren ScottRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

60%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBarneys + L’Wren Scott

SillageBarneys + L’Wren Scott

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

anis77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Wormwood

Heart

Water Notes

Base

PatchouliWoodsy Notes

Top

Star AniseWormwoodCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart

ClovesMarigoldTuberoseJasmineGeraniumCurry Tree

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesWormwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,301

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBarneys + L’Wren ScottHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mexx Magnetic for Him is a fresh woody aromatic built around wormwood, watery notes, patchouli and clean woods. It opens brisk and slightly green, then settles into an aquatic, earthy dry-down that stays easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime use. If you like affordable, casual scents with a…

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Barneys + L’Wren Scott is a heavy, oil-dense chypre floral that makes a strong statement right from the first spray. It hits the skin with a sharp blast of star anise and bitter wormwood, setting a moody, medicinal tone. As it settles, a thick bouquet of tuberose and marigold emerges, wrapped in the savory greenness o…

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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, Magnetic for Him or Barneys + L’Wren Scott?

Barneys + L’Wren Scott takes 4 of 4 categories. Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes; Barneys + L’Wren Scott is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Barneys + L’Wren Scott for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic for Him or Barneys + L’Wren Scott?

Barneys + L’Wren Scott lasts longest (Barneys + L’Wren Scott 95/100, Magnetic for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic for Him or Barneys + L’Wren Scott?

Barneys + L’Wren Scott projects furthest (Barneys + L’Wren Scott 75/100, Magnetic for Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnetic for Him and Barneys + L’Wren Scott smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Patchouli.

Is Magnetic for Him or Barneys + L’Wren Scott better for summer or winter?

Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear; Barneys + L’Wren Scott suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnetic for Him and Barneys + L’Wren Scott?

Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes. Barneys + L’Wren Scott has top notes of Star Anise, Wormwood, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Marigold, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Leather.