Fragrance comparison

Magnum Opus vs Santal Painkiller

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

Magnum Opus

Legend's Avenue

5.002 votes

Rank #33,562 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Santal Painkiller

BLNDRGRPHY

3.98101 votes

Rank #13,281 FruitySweet

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 value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Santal Painkiller
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Magnum Opus2/4

Santal Painkiller2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnum OpusLegend's Avenue

Santal PainkillerBLNDRGRPHY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

3.98/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

43%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagnum Opus

SillageSantal Painkiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value39

Category winnerMagnum OpusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

tropical69%

rum61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

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

CinnamonCardamomNutmeg

Heart

PineapplePlumCoconut

Base

RumIso E SuperAmbroxanCade oil

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cinnamon, Ambroxan and Coconut. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

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

Men25

Unisex54

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSantal PainkillerHigher 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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BLNDRGRPHY Santal Painkiller hits skin with a blast of crushed cinnamon, green cardamom, and grated nutmeg. Freshly sliced pineapple and dark plum cut through the initial spice, introducing a syrupy sweetness that settles over creamy coconut pulp. The opening feels thick and warm, making it stand out immediately in wa…

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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 Santal Painkiller?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magnum Opus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Santal Painkiller is rated 3.98/5 from 101 votes. Choose Magnum Opus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Santal Painkiller for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnum Opus or Santal Painkiller?

Magnum Opus lasts longest (Magnum Opus 87/100, Santal Painkiller 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnum Opus or Santal Painkiller?

Santal Painkiller projects furthest (Santal Painkiller 63/100, Magnum Opus 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnum Opus and Santal Painkiller smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cinnamon, Ambroxan and Coconut.

Is Magnum Opus or Santal Painkiller better for summer or winter?

Magnum Opus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnum Opus and Santal Painkiller?

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. Santal Painkiller has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Pineapple, Plum and Coconut, a base of Rum, Iso E Super, Ambroxan and Cade oil.