Fragrance comparison

Magnifica Lux vs Silver Wood

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Magnifica Lux

Gritti

3.96101 votes

Rank #15,792 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Silver Wood

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

4.1632 votes

Rank #45,032 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Wood takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magnifica Lux
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silver Wood
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magnifica Lux1/5

Silver Wood3/5

Ratings & consensus: Silver Wood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Silver Wood
Value for money: Silver Wood
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

Silver WoodAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

4.16/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerSilver WoodRating 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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSilver Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSilver WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

iris84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

balsamic61%

iris53%

Scent match60%Closely related · 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

IrisJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

MyrrhPatchouli

Base

Woodsy NotesHoneyResinVanillaMuskAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesIris, Cypress, Honey and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex54

Women40

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#45,032

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched2017

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…

Reviews →

Silver Wood opens with powdery iris and brisk juniper, then settles into dry woods, patchouli, myrrh, and soft amber warmth. Vanilla, honey, musk, and a trace of leather smooth the base without turning it sweet. It wears close to the skin, making it a good fit if you like woody, resinous scents with a polished, intima…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Champaca HeadspaceHeadspaceWINNER vs

Sweet Amoris Сладкий ФлиртOsmoGenes PerfumesRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Ho Hang ClubBalenciagaWINNER vs

Jil Sander Man IIIJil SanderRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Very ValentinoValentinoRUNNER-UP vs

Sonia RykielSonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Poseidon VictoriaInstituto EspañolRUNNER-UP vs

Guipure & SilkJeanne ArthesWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnifica Lux or Silver Wood?

Silver Wood takes 3 of 5 categories. Magnifica Lux is rated 3.96/5 from 101 votes; Silver Wood is rated 4.16/5 from 32 votes. Choose Magnifica Lux for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silver Wood for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica Lux or Silver Wood?

They last about the same: Magnifica Lux 50/100, Silver Wood 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica Lux or Silver Wood?

Silver Wood projects furthest (Silver Wood 52/100, Magnifica Lux 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica Lux and Silver Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Cypress, Honey and Musk.

Is Magnifica Lux or Silver Wood better for summer or winter?

Magnifica Lux suits daytime wear; Silver Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnifica Lux and Silver Wood?

Magnifica Lux features Resins, Iris, Cypress, Honey and Musk. Silver Wood has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Honey, Resin and Vanilla.