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Magnetic Monaco vs Eau du Soir 2018

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

Updated 45 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic Monaco takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Magnetic Monaco

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eau du Soir 2018

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.

Magnetic Monaco3/5
Eau du Soir 20181/5
Ratings & consensus
Eau du Soir 2018
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Magnetic Monaco
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Magnetic Monaco
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Magnetic Monaco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Magnetic MonacoViage
Eau du Soir 2018Sisley
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%
4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 33%Had 16%Want 52%
Category winnerEau du Soir 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate

25 votes

60%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityMagnetic Monaco

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value25
Category winnerMagnetic MonacoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
woody61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Exotic floral notesGrapefruitSpices
Heart
CarnationLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Woody NotesVanillaAmbroxanAmberMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
JuniperPepperIrisMossRoseLabdanumPatchouliSyringa
Base
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall92
Winter92
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men30
Unisex40
Women30
Men17
Unisex33
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnetic MonacoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnetic Monaco by Viage delivers a breezy Mediterranean vibe, pairing sunny citrus with soft florals and a warm, woody base. Designed for everyday wear, this scent suits those seeking a polished yet easygoing fragrance for spring and summer days. It provides a clean, skin-hugging musk that keeps you feeling fresh dur…

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Sisley Eau du Soir 2018 reads as a sharp, floral chypre with a bright citrus opening, plenty of spice, and a mossy, woody core. Mandarin and grapefruit keep the top lively, while rose, iris, patchouli, and labdanum give it a drier, more dressed-up feel. On skin it usually comes across as bold rather than soft. Strong …

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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 Monaco or Eau du Soir 2018?

Magnetic Monaco takes 3 of 5 categories. Magnetic Monaco is rated 4.08/5 from 25 votes; Eau du Soir 2018 is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Magnetic Monaco for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau du Soir 2018 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic Monaco or Eau du Soir 2018?

They last about the same: Magnetic Monaco 85/100, Eau du Soir 2018 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic Monaco or Eau du Soir 2018?

Projection is very close: Magnetic Monaco 82/100, Eau du Soir 2018 82/100 for sillage.

Do Magnetic Monaco and Eau du Soir 2018 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amber and Musk.

Is Magnetic Monaco or Eau du Soir 2018 better for summer or winter?

Magnetic Monaco suits daytime wear; Eau du Soir 2018 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnetic Monaco and Eau du Soir 2018?

Magnetic Monaco has top notes of Exotic floral notes, Grapefruit and Spices, heart notes of Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Amber. Eau du Soir 2018 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper, Pepper, Iris and Moss, a base of Musk and Amber.

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