Fragrance comparison

Magus vs Oud Al Melka

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Magus

TRNP

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,720 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Al Melka

Royal Crown

3.9354 votes

Rank #31,852 OudAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magus
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Al Melka
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magus3/5

Oud Al Melka2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagusTRNP

Oud Al MelkaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%

3.93/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

Category winnerMagusRating 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

57%Love

11%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMagus

SillageOud Al Melka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value20

Category winnerMagusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both oud, woody and warm spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronSageCedarJuniperCardamom

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangMoroccan RoseJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumGray MuskMuskTonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Durations are only published for Oud Al Melka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring94

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men27

Unisex46

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,852

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud Al MelkaHigher 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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Oud Al Melka by Royal Crown centers on a rich, smoky agarwood base paired with lush Moroccan rose and golden saffron. The opening introduces a sharp, aromatic blend of juniper, crushed cedar needles, herbal sage, and cool green cardamom. As the initial herbal spark settles, creamy ylang-ylang and night-blooming jasmin…

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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 Oud Al Melka?

Magus takes 3 of 5 categories. Magus is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Oud Al Melka is rated 3.93/5 from 54 votes. Choose Magus for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Al Melka for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magus or Oud Al Melka?

Magus lasts longest (Magus 85/100, Oud Al Melka 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magus or Oud Al Melka?

Oud Al Melka projects furthest (Oud Al Melka 75/100, Magus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magus and Oud Al Melka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Magus or Oud Al Melka better for summer or winter?

Magus suits evening wear; Oud Al Melka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magus and Oud Al Melka?

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. Oud Al Melka has top notes of Saffron, Sage, Cedar and Juniper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Gray Musk and Musk.