Fragrance comparison

Magus vs Caravane

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Magus

TRNP

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,720 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Caravane

Bienaimé

5.002 votes

Rank #40,276 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Magus
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Caravane
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magus3/4

Caravane1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagusTRNP

CaravaneBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMagus

SillageMagus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCaravaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineJasmine SambacTaif Rose

Heart

CardamomAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CloveVanilla

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)SaffronMyrrhOlibanum

Top

BergamotCinnamonCloveNutmegAnise

Heart

IncenseYlang-YlangJasmineMyrrhTaif Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodVetiverLeatherCedarOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Taif Rose, Clove and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,276

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMagusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magus by TRNP opens with a concentrated burst of medicinal myrrh, sharp saffron, and pungent clove that immediately signals an uncompromised natural composition. As the fiery top notes quiet down, sweet jasmine sambac and Taif rose emerge, creating a velvety floral core resting on dense agarwood and creamy sandalwood.…

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Caravane by Bienaimé is a Oriental fragrance for women. Caravane was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Anise; middle notes are Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Myrrh and Taif Rose; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Leather,…

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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, Magus or Caravane?

Magus takes 3 of 4 categories. Magus is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Caravane is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Magus for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Caravane for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magus or Caravane?

Magus lasts longest (Magus 85/100, Caravane 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magus or Caravane?

Magus projects furthest (Magus 66/100, Caravane 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magus and Caravane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Taif Rose, Clove and Vanilla.

Is Magus or Caravane better for summer or winter?

Magus suits evening wear; Caravane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magus and Caravane?

Magus has top notes of Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Taif Rose, heart notes of Cardamom, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Clove and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Myrrh. Caravane has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Leather.