Magnolia Stellata vs Sofia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories.
Magnolia StellataChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
SofiaChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnolia Stellata1/4
Sofia3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sofia
- Sillage & projection
- Magnolia Stellata
- Value for money
- Sofia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sofia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Magnolia StellataHelanSofiaThera CosméticosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%
3.86/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 53%Had 22%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
34%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySofia
SillageMagnolia Stellata
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSofiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
powdery77%
woody69%
rose61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
musky77%
yellow floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamotYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
RoseJasmineMagnoliaStar AniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
TuberoseSandalwoodMuskVanilla
Top
GrapefruitTangerineCassis
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangTuberosePearLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper
Base
MuskSandalowoodOrrisCashmeran
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter58
Day100
Night55
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,334
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,631
PerfumerMário Torri Neto
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHelan Magnolia Stellata opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and sun-ripened grapefruit. The initial citrus fizz quickly settles, clearing space for a lush floral heart dominated by starry magnolia petals, green lily-of-the-valley, and a subtle flick of spicy star anise. As the bright openin…
Reviews →Sofia by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp spray of grapefruit and sweet tangerine, sharpened slightly by tart cassis. This energetic citrus start quickly softens into a dense floral heart dominated by orange blossom, luminous jasmine, and creamy tuberose, while ylang-ylang adds a subtle golden warmth. As the fragra…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Magnolia Stellata or Sofia?
Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories. Magnolia Stellata is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Sofia is rated 3.86/5 from 29 votes. Choose Magnolia Stellata for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sofia for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Magnolia Stellata or Sofia?
Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 55/100, Magnolia Stellata 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Magnolia Stellata or Sofia?
Projection is very close: Magnolia Stellata 58/100, Sofia 56/100 for sillage.
Do Magnolia Stellata and Sofia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Grapefruit and Jasmine.
Is Magnolia Stellata or Sofia better for summer or winter?
Magnolia Stellata suits day or night wear; Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Magnolia Stellata and Sofia?
Magnolia Stellata has top notes of Orange Blossom, Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Star Anise, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Sofia has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalowood, Orris and Cashmeran.
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