Fragrance comparison

Magnetic for Him vs Halima

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

2 wins

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Halima

Roccobarocco

4.001 votes

Rank #50,098 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic for Him takes 2 of 4 categories.

Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Halima
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magnetic for Him2/4

Halima1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnetic for HimMexx

HalimaRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHalima

SillageMagnetic for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

rose100%

woody92%

oud84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody 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

LemonWormwood

Heart

Turkish Rose OilViolet Leaf

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarVanillaPatchouli

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMagnetic for HimHigher 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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Halima by Roccobarocco is an accessible unisex fragrance pairing citrus notes with a rose and oud heart. Launched in 2017, it presents a balanced blend suitable for those seeking an everyday oud fragrance that avoids being overly aggressive. It performs well in autumn and winter, offering a woody and floral profile th…

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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 Halima?

Magnetic for Him takes 2 of 4 categories. Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes; Halima is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Halima for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic for Him or Halima?

Halima lasts longest (Halima 80/100, Magnetic for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic for Him or Halima?

Projection is very close: Magnetic for Him 52/100, Halima 50/100 for sillage.

Do Magnetic for Him and Halima smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Patchouli.

Is Magnetic for Him or Halima better for summer or winter?

Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear; Halima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnetic for Him and Halima?

Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes. Halima has top notes of Lemon and Wormwood, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil and Violet Leaf, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Vanilla and Patchouli.