Fragrance comparison

Magnetic for Him vs The Library Collection Opus II

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 641 ratings analysed

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

The Library Collection Opus II

Amouage

3.85598 votes

Rank #5,023 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus II takes 5 of 7 categories.

Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus II
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Magnetic for Him2/7

The Library Collection Opus II5/7

Ratings & consensus: The Library Collection Opus II
Community sentiment: The Library Collection Opus II
Longevity: The Library Collection Opus II
Sillage & projection: The Library Collection Opus II
Value for money: Magnetic for Him
Versatility: Magnetic for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Library Collection Opus II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnetic for HimMexx

The Library Collection Opus IIAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

3.85/ 5 · 598 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIRating 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

30%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

598 votes

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus II

SillageThe Library Collection Opus II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMagnetic for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy, 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

LavenderWormwoodPink PepperPepper

Heart

CardamomCinnamonJasmineRose

Base

IncenseVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagnetic for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men49

Unisex48

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,023

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIHigher 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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Amouage The Library Collection Opus II presents a complex fougere composition centered on lavender and wormwood. This unisex scent balances bitter herbal notes with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by a woody incense base. Ideal for professional settings or cooler weather, it offers a sophisticated pro…

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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 The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II takes 5 of 7 categories. Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes; The Library Collection Opus II is rated 3.85/5 from 598 votes. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus II for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic for Him or The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus II 66/100, Magnetic for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic for Him or The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus II 60/100, Magnetic for Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnetic for Him and The Library Collection Opus II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Patchouli.

Is Magnetic for Him or The Library Collection Opus II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, The Library Collection Opus II is the stronger pick. Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnetic for Him and The Library Collection Opus II?

Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes. The Library Collection Opus II has top notes of Lavender, Wormwood, Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.