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Magnifica Lux vs Fiamma

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

Updated 215 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • Magnifica Lux

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Fiamma

    Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Magnifica Lux4/8
Fiamma4/8
Ratings & consensus
Magnifica Lux
Community sentiment
Magnifica Lux
Longevity
Fiamma
Sillage & projection
Fiamma
Value for money
Magnifica Lux
Versatility
Magnifica Lux
Note pyramid (duration)
Fiamma
Fragranxe ranking
Fiamma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Magnifica LuxGritti
FiammaMoresque
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 101 votes
Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%
3.84/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 28%Had 15%Want 57%
Category winnerMagnifica LuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

101 votes

32%Love
40%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerMagnifica LuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityFiamma

SillageFiamma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value24
Category winnerMagnifica LuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
iris84%
powdery77%
honey69%
musky61%
amber100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
honey77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
IrisJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrrhPatchouli
Base6-10+ hrs
AmberVanillaHoneyResinsLeatherMusk
Category winnerFiammaLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer29
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night77
Spring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerMagnifica LuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex54
Women40
Men11
Unisex48
Women41
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#13,304

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFiammaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnifica Lux by Gritti centers on a delicate interpretation of Florentine iris paired with sweet honey and woody cypress. The opening pairs a crisp, herbal woodiness with powdery floral softness, creating an airy texture that feels light rather than heavy. As the fragrance settles, warm resins and earthy patchouli em…

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Moresque Fiamma opens with a brisk, crisp rush of green cypress and piney juniper berries before settling into an unexpected pool of powdery iris. As the crisp opening fades, the heart reveals warm, earthy patchouli wrapped in rich, aromatic myrrh. The base becomes a cozy, comforting blend of sticky amber resin, dark …

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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 Lux or Fiamma?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Magnifica Lux is rated 3.96/5 from 101 votes; Fiamma is rated 3.84/5 from 114 votes. Choose Magnifica Lux for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fiamma for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica Lux or Fiamma?

Fiamma lasts longest (Fiamma 78/100, Magnifica Lux 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica Lux or Fiamma?

Fiamma projects furthest (Fiamma 71/100, Magnifica Lux 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica Lux and Fiamma smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Resins, Iris, Cypress and Honey.

Is Magnifica Lux or Fiamma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnifica Lux is the stronger pick. For winter, Fiamma is the stronger pick. Magnifica Lux suits daytime wear; Fiamma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnifica Lux and Fiamma?

Magnifica Lux features Resins, Iris, Cypress, Honey and Musk. Fiamma has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Honey and Resins.

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