Fragrance comparison

Magnus vs Poseidon’s Citron Wood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Magnus

Swiss Arabian

4.754 votes

Rank #34,916 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Poseidon’s Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #49,779 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Magnus
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon’s Citron Wood
Choose it for a fruity and woody character.

Magnus3/4

Poseidon’s Citron Wood0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Magnus
Value for money: Magnus
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

MagnusSwiss Arabian

Poseidon’s Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMagnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMagnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

rose61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

leather77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleBergamotBlack CurrantPineapple

Heart

BirchJasminePatchouliRose

Base

AmberMossMuskVanilla

Notes

Sicilian LemonBlack CurrantWater JasmineFruity NotesPink PepperSpicy NotesSandalwoodWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBirch Tar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Citron Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnusHigher 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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Poseidon’s Citron Wood by The Dua Brand fuses the zesty, sweet punch of Sicilian lemon and black currant with a smoky base of leather and birch tar. Right away, you get an energetic splash of crisp bergamot, ripe apple, and pineapple that smells bright, juicy, and immediately refreshing. As the sharp fruit settles dow…

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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 Poseidon’s Citron Wood?

Magnus takes 3 of 4 categories. Magnus is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Poseidon’s Citron Wood is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Magnus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon’s Citron Wood for a fruity and woody character.

Which lasts longer, Magnus or Poseidon’s Citron Wood?

They last about the same: Magnus 60/100, Poseidon’s Citron Wood 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magnus or Poseidon’s Citron Wood?

Magnus projects furthest (Magnus 75/100, Poseidon’s Citron Wood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnus and Poseidon’s Citron Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple and Patchouli.

Is Magnus or Poseidon’s Citron Wood better for summer or winter?

Magnus suits daytime wear; Poseidon’s Citron Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnus and Poseidon’s Citron Wood?

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. Poseidon’s Citron Wood features Sicilian Lemon, Black Currant, Water Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Pink Pepper.