Fragrance comparison

Magnus vs Nitro Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

Magnus

Swiss Arabian

4.754 votes

Rank #38,581 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Nitro Black

Dumont

4.17132 votes

Rank #8,288 FruityFresh Spicy

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 woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nitro Black
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magnus2/4

Nitro Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnusSwiss Arabian

Nitro BlackDumont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

4.17/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

54%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNitro Black

SillageMagnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMagnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

rose61%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

leather69%

citrus61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleBergamotBlack CurrantPineapple

Heart

BirchJasminePatchouliRose

Base

AmberMossMuskVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleBergamotBlack CurrantApple

Heart3 to 4 hours

BirchPepperPatchouliJasmineLavenderRose

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Nitro Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer97

Fall98

Winter77

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men86

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerNitro BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnus by Swiss Arabian is a spirited unisex fragrance that balances bright orchard fruits with a grounded, woody base. It opens with a crisp snap of apple and pineapple, eventually settling into a reliable birch and patchouli heart. Perfect for daily wear in temperate weather, it offers a versatile profile for those …

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Nitro Black by Dumont is a fruity and woody aromatic fragrance built around a crisp balance of tart fruit and smoky wood. It opens immediately with bright pineapple, crisp apple, juicy black currant, and sharp bergamot. That initial surge smells like chilled fresh fruit sliced on a cutting board before peppery birch w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnus or Nitro Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magnus is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Nitro Black is rated 4.17/5 from 132 votes. Choose Magnus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nitro Black for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnus or Nitro Black?

Nitro Black lasts longest (Nitro Black 69/100, Magnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnus or Nitro Black?

Magnus projects furthest (Magnus 75/100, Nitro Black 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnus and Nitro Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Pineapple.

Is Magnus or Nitro Black better for summer or winter?

Magnus suits daytime wear; Nitro Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnus and Nitro Black?

Magnus has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Vanilla. Nitro Black has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla.