Fragrance comparison

Magnum Opus vs N.04

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Magnum Opus

Merhis Perfumes

3.717 votes

Rank #58,223 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

N.04

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #70,794 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnum Opus takes 1 of 1 categories.

Magnum Opus
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
N.04
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.

Magnum Opus1/1

N.040/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 OpusMerhis Perfumes

N.04InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 37%Want 41%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla86%

floral72%

amber58%

cinnamon44%

rose30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonOrangeBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

CarnationJasmineGeraniumCinnamonRoseSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

AmberBenzoinCivetVanilla

Notes

Chili PepperCinnamonCarnationRoseBenzoinVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Cinnamon, Rose and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnum OpusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnum Opus opens with a bright burst of bergamot, lemon, and orange paired against woody Brazilian rosewood. As the crisp citrus settles, a heavy spicy heart of cinnamon, carnation, and earthy patchouli pushes forward alongside soft rose and geranium. The dry-down relies on a heavy base of amber, benzoin, vanilla, an…

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N.04 by InEstasy delivers a spicy and sweet profile for women. Opening with a sharp hit of chili pepper, it softens into a warm heart of cinnamon and floral carnation. The base relies on creamy vanilla and resinous benzoin to linger on the skin. This composition creates a bold, inviting scent suitable for cooler autum…

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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.

Do Magnum Opus and N.04 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Carnation, Cinnamon, Rose and Benzoin.

Is Magnum Opus or N.04 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnum Opus and N.04?

Magnum Opus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Civet and Vanilla. N.04 features Chili Pepper, Cinnamon, Carnation, Rose and Benzoin.