Fragrance comparison

Magnifica vs Fracas

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 4,880 ratings analysed

Magnifica

Furla

3.75151 votes

Rank #18,021 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #575 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magnifica
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Magnifica2/7

Fracas4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnificaFurla

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMagnificaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOrchidAmber

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex1

Women96

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#575

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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, Magnifica or Fracas?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica and Fracas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Magnifica or Fracas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnifica is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Magnifica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnifica and Fracas?

Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.