Fragrance comparison

Magnum Opus vs Madame de Julie

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Magnum Opus

Legend's Avenue

5.002 votes

Rank #33,562 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Madame de Julie

Julie Burk Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #55,450 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Magnum Opus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Madame de Julie
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magnum Opus2/4

Madame de Julie2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magnum Opus
Sillage & projection: Madame de Julie
Value for money: Madame de Julie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magnum Opus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnum OpusLegend's Avenue

Madame de JulieJulie Burk Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 41%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagnum Opus

SillageMadame de Julie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMadame de JulieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

honey61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PineappleTuberoseBlack Currant Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Red BerriesGreen AppleCinnamonAmbroxan

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCoconutHoney

Top

Orange BlossomHoneyRed Berries

Heart

TuberoseCinnamonClovesCorianderPepper

Base

AmberLabdanumBrazilian SpicesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Red Berries, Cinnamon and Honey. Durations are only published for Magnum Opus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 33%Party 30%Casual 23%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,450

PerfumerJulio Burko

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnum OpusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnum Opus by Legend's Avenue delivers an extroverted burst of sweet, sun-drenched pineapple and crisp green apple laced with creamy tuberose. The opening feels energetic and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit salad yields to cozy warmth as cinnamon bark, sticky honey, and creamy tonka bean settle into …

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Madame de Julie by Julie Burk Perfumes is a spicy, amber-heavy oriental floral launched in 1989. It features a rich opening of honey and orange blossom that transitions into a complex heart of tuberose, cinnamon, and pepper. This vintage-leaning scent leans into a resinous, warm profile, making it a distinct choice fo…

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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, Magnum Opus or Madame de Julie?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magnum Opus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Madame de Julie is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Magnum Opus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Madame de Julie for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnum Opus or Madame de Julie?

Magnum Opus lasts longest (Magnum Opus 87/100, Madame de Julie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnum Opus or Madame de Julie?

Madame de Julie projects furthest (Madame de Julie 63/100, Magnum Opus 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnum Opus and Madame de Julie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Red Berries, Cinnamon and Honey.

Is Magnum Opus or Madame de Julie better for summer or winter?

Magnum Opus suits evening wear; Madame de Julie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnum Opus and Madame de Julie?

Magnum Opus has top notes of Pineapple, Tuberose and Black Currant Blossom, heart notes of Red Berries, Green Apple, Cinnamon and Ambroxan, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coconut and Honey. Madame de Julie has top notes of Orange Blossom, Honey and Red Berries, heart notes of Tuberose, Cinnamon, Cloves and Coriander, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Brazilian Spices and Sandalwood.