Fragrance comparison

Magnus vs Fairy Bomb

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Magnus

Archétype

4.502 votes

Rank #52,101 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Fairy Bomb

Too Faced

3.1712 votes

Rank #51,552 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Magnus
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fairy Bomb
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Magnus3/4

Fairy Bomb1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magnus
Sillage & projection: Magnus
Value for money: Magnus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fairy Bomb

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnusArchétype

Fairy BombToo Faced

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

8%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage29

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityMagnus

SillageMagnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value21

Category winnerMagnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather88%

almond77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

animalic42%

white floral100%

fresh86%

citrus72%

fruity58%

floral44%

green30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApplePearNeroli

Heart

JasmineSandalwoodAmber

Base

AmarettoLeatherMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonApplePear

Heart

Lily of the ValleyFreesiaJasmine

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,101

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFairy BombHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnus by Archétype starts with a crisp orchard bite, pairing tart green apple and juicy pear against a subtle flicker of bitter neroli. That bright fruity entrance quickly settles into a heart of smooth sandalwood, jasmine, and warm golden amber. As the wear progresses on skin, a darker profile emerges. Bitter amaret…

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Fairy Bomb by Too Faced is a bright floral fruity mist designed for casual daytime wear. It opens with a burst of crisp apple, juicy pear, and sparkling citrus notes. The heart reveals a clean blend of freesia and jasmine, while the base provides a soft, mossy finish. It suits those seeking a light, unobtrusive scent …

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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, Magnus or Fairy Bomb?

Magnus takes 3 of 4 categories. Magnus is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Fairy Bomb is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Magnus for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fairy Bomb for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnus or Fairy Bomb?

Magnus lasts longest (Magnus 80/100, Fairy Bomb 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnus or Fairy Bomb?

Magnus projects furthest (Magnus 38/100, Fairy Bomb 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnus and Fairy Bomb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Magnus or Fairy Bomb better for summer or winter?

Magnus suits evening wear; Fairy Bomb suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnus and Fairy Bomb?

Magnus has top notes of Apple, Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Amaretto, Leather and Musk. Fairy Bomb has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.