Fragrance comparison

Magnus vs Tacheron

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Magnus

Archétype

4.502 votes

Rank #52,101 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tacheron

Moudon

4.229 votes

Rank #36,365 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tacheron takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Magnus1/4

Tacheron3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnusArchétype

TacheronMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

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

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMagnus

SillageTacheron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTacheronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather88%

almond77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

animalic42%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match48%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

Green NotesNeroliPear

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenJasminePeachViolet

Base6-8 hrs

CedarwoodAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer43

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 39%Work 31%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,101

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTacheronHigher 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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Tacheron by Moudon opens with a bright burst of juicy pear, zesty neroli, and dewy green leaves that feel like stepping into a sunlit morning garden. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a soft heart of velvety peach, breezy cyclamen, and sweet jasmine blossoms, dusted with a touch of powdery violet petal…

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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 Tacheron?

Tacheron takes 3 of 4 categories. Magnus is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Tacheron is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Magnus for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tacheron for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnus or Tacheron?

Magnus lasts longest (Magnus 80/100, Tacheron 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnus or Tacheron?

Tacheron projects furthest (Tacheron 64/100, Magnus 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnus and Tacheron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Neroli, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Magnus or Tacheron better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnus and Tacheron?

Magnus has top notes of Apple, Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Amaretto, Leather and Musk. Tacheron has top notes of Green Notes, Neroli and Pear, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Peach and Violet, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.