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Maruyama vs Magnetic 70

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

Updated 149 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic 70 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Maruyama

    Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Magnetic 70

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Maruyama2/7
Magnetic 704/7
Ratings & consensus
Magnetic 70
Community sentiment
Magnetic 70
Longevity
Maruyama
Sillage & projection
Magnetic 70
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Maruyama
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Magnetic 70

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MaruyamaPrissana
Magnetic 70Vyrao
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.44/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%
3.85/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%
Category winnerMagnetic 70Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
24%Dislike
5%Hate

78 votes

38%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerMagnetic 70Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityMaruyama

SillageMagnetic 70

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value38
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
herbal100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
musky74%
amber65%
camphor56%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
smoky69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
MarjoramAngelicaCamphorChamomileArtemisiaNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Lovage RootRose OilAmyrisVetiverIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
IncenseCedarVetiverBlack PepperAngelicaJuniperIriselemi

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Vetiver and Incense. Durations are only published for Maruyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer40
Fall93
Winter33
Day100
Night82
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMaruyamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men22
Unisex78
Women0
Men32
Unisex61
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,573

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#17,551

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMagnetic 70Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maruyama by Prissana is a pungent, unapologetic herbal fragrance centered on bitter greens and cooling camphor. Created by perfumer Prin Lomros, the scent takes its inspiration from a summer botanical garden in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It opens with an intense blast of medicinal camphor, sharp marjoram, and astringent artem…

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Magnetic 70 by Vyrao centers on dry cedar wood, resinous elemi, and frankincense paired with a sharp bite of black pepper. Created by perfumer Lyn Harris, this unisex fragrance balances earthy vetiver and green angelica over a subtle iris warmth. It sits close to the skin, offering a calm, smoky aroma built for crisp …

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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, Maruyama or Magnetic 70?

Magnetic 70 takes 4 of 7 categories. Maruyama is rated 3.44/5 from 78 votes; Magnetic 70 is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes. Choose Maruyama for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnetic 70 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maruyama or Magnetic 70?

Maruyama lasts longest (Maruyama 66/100, Magnetic 70 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maruyama or Magnetic 70?

Projection is very close: Magnetic 70 55/100, Maruyama 54/100 for sillage.

Do Maruyama and Magnetic 70 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Angelica, Vetiver and Incense.

Is Maruyama or Magnetic 70 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maruyama is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnetic 70 is the stronger pick. Maruyama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maruyama and Magnetic 70?

Maruyama features Marjoram, Angelica, Camphor, Chamomile and Artemisia. Magnetic 70 features Incense, Cedar, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Angelica.

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