Fragrance comparison

Magnifica Lux vs Marty

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

Magnifica Lux

Gritti

3.96101 votes

Rank #15,792 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Marty

Philip Martin's

4.502 votes

Rank #55,226 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marty takes 3 of 4 categories.

Magnifica Lux
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marty
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Magnifica Lux1/4

Marty3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnifica LuxGritti

MartyPhilip Martin's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMarty

SillageMarty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMartyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

iris84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ResinsIrisCypressHoneyMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Juniper BerriesIrisCypress

Heart

PatchouliVanillaHoneyLeather

Base

IncenseWhite MuskMyrrhAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Cypress, Honey and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Magnifica Lux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night77

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex54

Women40

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#55,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnifica LuxHigher 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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Marty by Philip Martin's begins with a sharp, green spark of cypress and crisp juniper berries before revealing a dry iris core. As the top notes fade, a resinous heart of patchouli, dark honey, and worn leather takes over. The base settles into warm amber, smoky incense, and myrrh that hug the skin for hours. It feel…

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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, Magnifica Lux or Marty?

Marty takes 3 of 4 categories. Magnifica Lux is rated 3.96/5 from 101 votes; Marty is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Magnifica Lux for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marty for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica Lux or Marty?

Marty lasts longest (Marty 60/100, Magnifica Lux 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica Lux or Marty?

Marty projects furthest (Marty 75/100, Magnifica Lux 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica Lux and Marty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Cypress, Honey and Patchouli.

Is Magnifica Lux or Marty better for summer or winter?

Magnifica Lux suits daytime wear; Marty suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnifica Lux and Marty?

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