Fragrance comparison

Magnetic for Him vs Vaslui

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Vaslui

JAFRA

4.0010 votes

Rank #35,929 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaslui takes 2 of 5 categories.

Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vaslui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Magnetic for Him1/5

Vaslui2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnetic for HimMexx

VasluiJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 65%

Category winnerVasluiRating 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

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagnetic for Him

SillageTie

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%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, 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

Red AppleWormwoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCinnamonCoral ReefLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMoroccan CedarVetiverSandalowoodSequoiaBlack Musk

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

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVasluiHigher 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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Vaslui by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2012. It features a bright opening of red apple and lemon, leading into a complex heart with cinnamon and geranium. The base grounds the scent with notes of amber, patchouli, and moroccan cedar, creating a versatile profile for daily wear during sprin…

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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 Vaslui?

Vaslui takes 2 of 5 categories. Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes; Vaslui is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vaslui for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic for Him or Vaslui?

Magnetic for Him lasts longest (Magnetic for Him 58/100, Vaslui 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic for Him or Vaslui?

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

Do Magnetic for Him and Vaslui smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Patchouli.

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

Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear; Vaslui suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnetic for Him and Vaslui?

Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes. Vaslui has top notes of Red Apple, Wormwood, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Coral Reef and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Moroccan Cedar.