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Magnifica vs Wasim Akram 502

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

Updated 198 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wasim Akram 502 takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Magnifica

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Wasim Akram 502

    Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magnifica0/5
Wasim Akram 5025/5
Ratings & consensus
Wasim Akram 502
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Wasim Akram 502
Sillage & projection
Wasim Akram 502
Value for money
Wasim Akram 502
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Wasim Akram 502

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagnificaFurla
Wasim Akram 502Junaid Jamshed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%
Category winnerWasim Akram 502Rating 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

55%Love
32%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityWasim Akram 502

SillageWasim Akram 502

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value73
Category winnerWasim Akram 502Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
fruity46%
citrus38%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity and citrus

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
OrangeRaspberryGreen NotesMandarin OrangePlumBlack CurrantPeachStrawberry
Heart
Night Blooming JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidMarigoldIris FlowerRose
Base
VanillaWhite MuskCedarAmberSandalwoodAmbergris
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. 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
Summer100
Fall50
Winter60
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex1
Women96
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews5

Category winnerWasim Akram 502Higher 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 →

Wasim Akram 502 by Junaid Jamshed is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2017. It features a bright opening of cardamom and apple, balanced by herbal notes of juniper berries and lavender. The base rests on warm, earthy patchouli, amber, and oakmoss, making it a reliable and versatile choice for daily off…

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 Wasim Akram 502?

Wasim Akram 502 takes 5 of 5 categories. Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes; Wasim Akram 502 is rated 4.32/5 from 47 votes. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wasim Akram 502 for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica or Wasim Akram 502?

Wasim Akram 502 lasts longest (Wasim Akram 502 60/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica or Wasim Akram 502?

Wasim Akram 502 projects furthest (Wasim Akram 502 59/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica and Wasim Akram 502 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Magnifica or Wasim Akram 502 better for summer or winter?

Magnifica suits daytime wear; Wasim Akram 502 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnifica and Wasim Akram 502?

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. Wasim Akram 502 has top notes of Orange, Raspberry, Green Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid and Marigold, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Cedar and Amber.

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