Fragrance comparison

Magus vs Santal Pao Rosa

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 597 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magus

TRNP

4.2417 votes

Rank #35,869 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Santal Pao Rosa

Guerlain

3.72580 votes

Rank #9,862 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Magus
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Santal Pao Rosa
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Magus4/5

Santal Pao Rosa1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagusTRNP

Santal Pao RosaGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%

3.72/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

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

35%Love

28%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

580 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMagus

SillageMagus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value22

Category winnerMagusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and oud

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

Notes

SandalwoodCardamomMyrrhFigAgarwood (Oud)Nutty Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Santal Pao Rosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring44

Summer24

Fall98

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men22

Unisex55

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,862

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerSantal Pao RosaHigher 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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Santal Pao Rosa by Guerlain presents a dry, dark take on woody fragrance with a pronounced spicy edge. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, it opens with a brisk snap of cardamom before settling into deep sandalwood and rich agarwood. A subtle note of ripe fig and earthy nutty notes introduce warmth, while balsamic myrr…

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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 Santal Pao Rosa?

Magus takes 4 of 5 categories. Magus is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Santal Pao Rosa is rated 3.72/5 from 580 votes. Choose Magus for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Santal Pao Rosa for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magus or Santal Pao Rosa?

Magus lasts longest (Magus 85/100, Santal Pao Rosa 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magus or Santal Pao Rosa?

Magus projects furthest (Magus 66/100, Santal Pao Rosa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magus and Santal Pao Rosa smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrrh.

Is Magus or Santal Pao Rosa better for summer or winter?

Magus suits evening wear; Santal Pao Rosa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magus and Santal Pao Rosa?

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. Santal Pao Rosa features Sandalwood, Cardamom, Myrrh, Fig and Agarwood (Oud).