Fragrance comparison

Magnus vs Kyra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Magnus

Archétype

4.502 votes

Rank #52,101 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Kyra

Hulyss

3.673 votes

Rank #58,388 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Magnus
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kyra
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magnus2/4

Kyra2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnusArchétype

KyraHulyss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMagnus

SillageKyra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKyraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather88%

almond77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

animalic42%

floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

violet77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApplePearNeroli

Heart

JasmineSandalwoodAmber

Base

AmarettoLeatherMusk

Top20-30 mins

MagnoliaMelonApplePear

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletOrchidJasmineRose

Base7-9 hrs

AmberBlack CurrantAmarettoVanilla

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Kyra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 31%Work 27%Casual 25%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,101

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnusHigher 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…

Reviews →

Kyra by Hulyss opens with a refreshing splash of crisp pear, sweet melon, and tart green apple before settling into soft, creamy magnolia petals. As the initial fruitiness calms down, powdery violet and velvety rose emerge, giving the scent a refined floral heart that feels clean and composed. The dry-down introduces …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnus or Kyra?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magnus is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Kyra is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Magnus for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kyra for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnus or Kyra?

Magnus lasts longest (Magnus 80/100, Kyra 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnus or Kyra?

Kyra projects furthest (Kyra 58/100, Magnus 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnus and Kyra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Magnus or Kyra better for summer or winter?

Magnus suits evening wear; Kyra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnus and Kyra?

Magnus has top notes of Apple, Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Amaretto, Leather and Musk. Kyra has top notes of Magnolia, Melon, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Violet, Orchid, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Black Currant, Amaretto and Vanilla.