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Magnifica vs Musk Soft

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

Updated 264 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnifica takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Magnifica

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Musk Soft

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Magnifica4/7
Musk Soft3/7
Ratings & consensus
Musk Soft
Community sentiment
Musk Soft
Longevity
Magnifica
Sillage & projection
Magnifica
Value for money
Musk Soft
Versatility
Magnifica
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Magnifica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagnificaFurla
Musk SoftAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 113 votes
Have 46%Had 30%Want 24%
Category winnerMusk SoftRating 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

38%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerMusk SoftMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity44
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityMagnifica

SillageMagnifica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value92
Category winnerMusk SoftBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
musky92%
white floral84%
lavender77%
powdery69%
floral61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and lavender

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
BergamotMandarin OrangeLimePeach
Heart
LavenderGardeniaMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskAmber
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
Winter54
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex1
Women96
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex69
Women31
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#28,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnificaHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Musk Soft by Avon is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women. Musk Soft was launched in 2015. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Peach; middle notes are Lavender, Gardenia, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk and Amber.

Reviews →
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 Musk Soft?

Magnifica takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes; Musk Soft is rated 4.18/5 from 113 votes. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Soft for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica or Musk Soft?

Magnifica lasts longest (Magnifica 52/100, Musk Soft 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica or Musk Soft?

Projection is very close: Magnifica 44/100, Musk Soft 43/100 for sillage.

Do Magnifica and Musk Soft smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and lavender accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Magnifica or Musk Soft better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnifica and Musk Soft?

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. Musk Soft has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Peach, heart notes of Lavender, Gardenia, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk and Amber.

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