Fragrance comparison

Magnus vs Élégant

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Magnus

Archétype

4.502 votes

Rank #52,101 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Élégant

Moudon

3.7225 votes

Rank #20,865 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Élégant takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Magnus1/4

Élégant3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnusArchétype

ÉlégantMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

3.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

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

40%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMagnus

SillageÉlégant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value68

Category winnerÉlégantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather88%

almond77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

animalic42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match46%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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitLemonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineRoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Neroli, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Élégant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,101

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerÉlégantHigher 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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Élégant by Moudon opens with a vibrant burst of crisp green apple, tart pink grapefruit, and sunlit lemon, softened instantly by a dash of orange blossom neroli. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus fizz settles into an airy bouquet of lily of the valley, dewy jasmine, and powdery iris. The dry-down anchors the flor…

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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 Élégant?

Élégant takes 3 of 4 categories. Magnus is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Élégant is rated 3.72/5 from 25 votes. Choose Magnus for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Élégant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnus or Élégant?

Magnus lasts longest (Magnus 80/100, Élégant 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnus or Élégant?

Élégant projects furthest (Élégant 62/100, Magnus 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnus and Élégant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Neroli, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Magnus or Élégant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnus and Élégant?

Magnus has top notes of Apple, Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Amaretto, Leather and Musk. Élégant has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Amber.