Fragrance comparison

Magnol'Art vs Oud Maximus 2020

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Magnol'Art

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

3.5233 votes

Rank #22,969 SweetWhite Floral

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Maximus 2020

Bortnikoff

3.9683 votes

Rank #14,161 OudCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Magnol'Art
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Maximus 2020
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Magnol'Art3/7

Oud Maximus 20203/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Maximus 2020
Community sentiment: Oud Maximus 2020
Longevity: Magnol'Art
Sillage & projection: Magnol'Art
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Magnol'Art
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Maximus 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnol'ArtLe Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

Oud Maximus 2020Bortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 26%Had 27%Want 47%

3.96/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 52%Had 15%Want 34%

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

30%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

58%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMagnol'Art

SillageMagnol'Art

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

citrus92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Italian MandarinSweet Orange

Heart3 to 5 hours

Black locustMagnoliaMimosaJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

SesameTonka BeanMusk

Top

Sweet OrangeBergamotJasmine SambacPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Rose de MaiRoseClovesFrangipaniMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskIndian OudCivetTolu BalsamBirch TarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSweet Orange, Magnolia, Tonka Bean and Musk. Durations are only published for Magnol'Art, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagnol'ArtMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men44

Unisex31

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,969

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnol'Art by Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs is an unorthodox sweet floral fragrance that pairs sunny citrus with rich blossoms and an unusual nutty undertone. The opening brings a brief flash of Italian mandarin and sweet orange before settling into an intense floral heart. Magnolia, mimosa, jasmine, and black lo…

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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 opens with a burst of sweet orange, bergamot, and sharp cardamom before revealing its dense heart of Rose de Mai and frangipani. High concentrations of wild Laotian and Indian oud oils anchor the base alongside raw civet, natural deer musk, and birch tar. The citrus fizzes off rapidly, allo…

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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, Magnol'Art or Oud Maximus 2020?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Magnol'Art is rated 3.52/5 from 33 votes; Oud Maximus 2020 is rated 3.96/5 from 83 votes. Choose Magnol'Art for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Maximus 2020 for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Magnol'Art or Oud Maximus 2020?

Magnol'Art lasts longest (Magnol'Art 71/100, Oud Maximus 2020 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnol'Art or Oud Maximus 2020?

Magnol'Art projects furthest (Magnol'Art 63/100, Oud Maximus 2020 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnol'Art and Oud Maximus 2020 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange, Magnolia, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Magnol'Art or Oud Maximus 2020 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnol'Art is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnol'Art is the stronger pick. Magnol'Art suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnol'Art and Oud Maximus 2020?

Magnol'Art has top notes of Italian Mandarin and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Black locust, Magnolia, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Sesame, Tonka Bean and Musk. Oud Maximus 2020 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rose, Cloves and Frangipani, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Indian Oud and Civet.